Hyundai i30 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
79.2% pass rate
from 9,796 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai i30 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Lever (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pedal
    • 0.071% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.041% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.010% fail on Window
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.031% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.092% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.020% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (48% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Axles
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Springs
      • 0.010% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.010% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.010% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.59% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack (17 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (53% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.42% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.041% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.010% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.082% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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