Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto (2022)

217 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto

CarHunch analysed 217 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Hyundai i30 N T-GDI Auto is a reliably built hot hatch, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%—well above the UK average of 80%. Only 3.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concerns.

These cars are running at modest mileage for their age (median 21,425 miles), and when failures do occur they're rare (0.09 per vehicle on average). If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and budget for routine maintenance items flagged in advisories, but don't expect major structural problems to emerge.

We have limited data for the 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 16k–28k

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These stats describe 217 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 548 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 38.1%

209

Grey 33.9%

186

Black 13.9%

White 11.1%

Red 2.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,425

typical

15,939

low mileage

27,577

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Auto vehicles fall between 15,939 and 27,577 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,939 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,939–27,577 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi Autos sit.

⚠ Over 37,228 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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