Hyundai i30 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
65.9% pass rate
from 10,968 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake performance (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Lever (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Cable (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Linkage (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Pivot (21 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0091% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0091% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0091% fail on Operation
  • 10% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Steering linkage components (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0091% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.055% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0091% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.064% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.046% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0091% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0091% fail on Switch
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Bonnet (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.046% fail on View to rear
      • 0.046% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.85% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 0.85% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0091% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0091% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0091% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.61% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (72% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Doors (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.055% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
  • 0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0091% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0091% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0091% fail on Condition
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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