Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI (2015)
2015 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI
CarHunch analysed 1,188 real MOT records for the 2015 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Hyundai i30 SE Blue Drive CRDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 41.5%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which is a significant red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, but the low pass rate suggests these cars develop common issues that need fixing before they'll pass inspection.
At around 70,600 miles median mileage, these vehicles have moderate wear for their age, yet they're averaging 0.27 failures per test—a pattern that points to specific problem areas rather than general decay. If you're considering this model, budget for pre-purchase inspection and expect to factor repair costs into your decision, particularly around whatever defect categories are dragging down the pass rate so severely.
What to check before buying a 2015 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 1,176 | 41% | 0.27 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 9 | 88.9% | 0.89 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI 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 2015 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI vehicles fall between 53,023 and 87,932 miles.
2015 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 418 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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