Hyundai I30 SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai I30 SE car check
Is the Hyundai I30 SE reliable? We analysed 623 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai I30 SE is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai I30 SE.
Hyundai I30 SE — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Hyundai I30 SE — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1396cc
- Power
- 109 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 46.3 mpg
- Urban
- 37.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 54.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1832
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 145 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Hyundai I30 SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai I30 SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai I30 SE Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai I30 SE models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Hyundai I30 SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai I30 SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai I30 SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I30 SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Hyundai I30 SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai I30 SE THIS CAR | 82.7% | 623 | 74,440 mi | — yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Active D-4D | 93.8% | 577 | 73,264 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I30 SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai I30 SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.7% across 623 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai I30 SE with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Hyundai I30 SE owner drives around 5,591 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.