Hyundai i30 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
59.5% pass rate
from 9,907 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 10% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.091% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.010% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.061% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.091% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Rod
        • 0.010% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.071% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (15% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (20% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.010% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.061% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Axles
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.030% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.030% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's door (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.58% fail on Front passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Catch (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.010% fail on Joints
      • 0.010% fail on Belts
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Hose
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
      • 0.010% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Towbar (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Towbar condition (33 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.040% fail on Fluid leaks (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (26% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering linkage components (39% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear (98% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering play
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Power steering
      • 0.010% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.010% fail on Condition
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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