Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI?

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 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI?

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 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI?

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 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,376 vehicles, the 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, 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 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI?

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 SE Blue Drive CRDI (2016)

1,376 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI

CarHunch analysed 1,376 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Hyundai i30 is a significant reliability concern: just 38.4% pass on their first MOT attempt, less than half the UK average of 80%. While dangerous defects are rare at 0%, the overwhelming failure rate suggests systemic issues that buyers need to take seriously.

At 64,791 miles median, these cars are reasonably low-mileage for their age, yet they're still struggling through MOT. With an average of 0.2 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisories recorded, this points to specific defects that cause outright failure rather than gradual wear—the kind of problems that need fixing before the car is roadworthy. If you're considering this model, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect MOT costs; don't assume low mileage means low risk.

The 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

65k

Middle half: 50k–82k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,376 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 1,376 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,372	91.4%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,771 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 24.7%

685

White 23.3%

647

Grey 19.8%

548

Silver 16.4%

454

Blue 11.2%

311

Red 4.5%

126

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI 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.

64,791

typical

49,843

low mileage

82,200

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI vehicles fall between 49,843 and 82,200 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,843 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.

✓ 49,843–82,200 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDIs sit.

⚠ Over 110,970 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Hyundai I30 SE Blue Drive CRDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 438 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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