Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi car check
Is the Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi reliable? We analysed 419 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi 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 T-gdi.
Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 998cc
- Power
- 120 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 52.3 mpg
- Urban
- 44.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 58.9 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1521
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 115 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 9 of 50
Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi 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 T-gdi 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 T-gdi THIS CAR | 95.2% | 419 | 39,184 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 |
| Renault Captur Limited Tce | 94.1% | 559 | 21,286 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.2% across 419 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Hyundai I30 SE T-gdi owner drives around 7,036 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.