Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI S A (2016)
2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI S A
CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Hyundai i30 diesel is a serious concern—only 36% pass the MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and none of the 137 vehicles analysed have recorded dangerous defects, which is a relief on safety grounds. The median CarHunch score of 30 reflects deeper reliability problems: these cars are failing for reasons beyond simple wear-and-tear advisories.
At 51,500 miles on average, mileage is reasonable for an eight-year-old vehicle, yet the 0.16 average failures per car and complete absence of advisories suggests when these cars break, they break decisively rather than showing warning signs. If you're considering this model, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and transmission, since the MOT failure pattern points to specific component weaknesses rather than general neglect.
What to check before buying a 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI S A vehicles fall between 34,522 and 64,673 miles.
2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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