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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 249 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.3%, 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?

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 (2022)

249 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi

CarHunch analysed 249 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi. 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 is notably reliable, with a first-time pass rate of 92.2%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 2.8% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, which is low enough not to be a buyer concern. Petrol performance variants like this one tend to hold up well in their early years.

These cars are running around 20,000 miles at a median age, which is typical for the model year, and the average failure rate of 0.05 per vehicle is impressively low. The 0.4 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and any signs of hard driving rather than fundamental structural issues.

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

First-time pass

97.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–29k

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These stats describe 249 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 249 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 959 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 42.6%

409

Blue 33%

316

Black 10.2%

White 8.6%

Red 5.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi 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.

20,235

typical

14,220

low mileage

29,047

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdi vehicles fall between 14,220 and 29,047 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,220 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.

✓ 14,220–29,047 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai I30 N T Gdis sit.

⚠ Over 39,213 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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