Hyundai i30 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
58.4% pass rate
from 10,435 tests in 2021
(6.8% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0096% fail on Horn
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0096% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.067% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0096% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0096% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0096% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0096% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0096% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.048% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 13% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.077% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0096% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0096% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (98% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0096% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0096% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Cable
        • 0.0096% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Rigid brake pipes (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0096% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.057% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (28 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.0096% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0096% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (12% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on View to rear
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Condition of glass (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Windscreen (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0096% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.5% fail on Steering (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.048% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.029% fail on Power steering
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.029% fail on Steering coupling (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Universal joint (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Catch
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Pipe
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.086% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0096% fail on Panel
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.029% fail on Towbar (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Towbar condition (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0096% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame condition
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.086% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates (44% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
  • 0.0096% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0096% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0096% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0096% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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