Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV T Gdi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 171 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T Gdi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, 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 Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV T Gdi (2022)

171 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T Gdi

CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV 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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This 2022 Hyundai i30 Premium MHEV is a solid performer on the MOT test, with an 89.7% pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, and only 5.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the threshold that would raise real safety concerns. The petrol mild-hybrid engine appears reliable so far, with just 0.13 failures per vehicle on average and no evidence of systematic weak spots.

At roughly 33,000 miles on average, these cars are well within their expected mileage for a two-year-old model, which explains the clean bill of health; the 1.1 advisories per vehicle are typical maintenance reminders rather than warning signs. If you're looking at one of these, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible, but the strong pass rate and low failure rate suggest Hyundai's warranty is backing a genuinely dependable compact car.

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

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 18k–43k

For context

These stats describe 171 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 171 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.3% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV 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.

29,759

typical

18,029

low mileage

42,716

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T Gdi vehicles fall between 18,029 and 42,716 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,029 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.

✓ 18,029–42,716 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai I30 Premium MHEV T Gdis sit.

⚠ Over 57,666 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

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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