Hyundai I30 SE CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai I30 SE CRDI car check
Is the Hyundai I30 SE CRDI reliable? We analysed 457 real MOT tests across 175 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai I30 SE CRDI 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 CRDI.
Hyundai I30 SE CRDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Hyundai I30 SE CRDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1582cc
- Power
- 110 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 99 g/km Band A
- Emission class
- 6b
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 10 of 50
Hyundai I30 SE CRDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai I30 SE CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai I30 SE CRDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Hyundai I30 SE CRDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Hyundai I30 SE CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai I30 SE CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai I30 SE CRDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I30 SE CRDI 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 CRDI 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 CRDI THIS CAR | 91.0% | 457 | 55,023 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 |
| Sym Jet 14 125 Lc E5 | 78.8% | 198 | 8,930 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I30 SE CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Hyundai I30 SE CRDIShould you buy a used Hyundai I30 SE CRDI?
The Hyundai I30 SE CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.0% across 457 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 tyre has ply or cords exposed inside. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Hyundai I30 SE CRDI 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 CRDI owner drives around 9,388 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.