Hyundai I30 (2010)
2010 Hyundai I30
CarHunch analysed 13,772 real MOT records for the 2010 Hyundai I30. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Hyundai i30 passes its MOT first time in 74.3% of cases, which sits 5.7 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that suggests these cars need closer attention than most. More concerning, over half of this cohort (51.2%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a red flag for prospective buyers that warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection.
These i30s are running relatively light at 58,600 miles median for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 4.23 failures per test, indicating wear-related issues rather than high-mileage abuse. With 23.2 advisories per vehicle on average, expect to budget for preventative maintenance—particularly suspension, brake, and exhaust work—and always request a full service history and recent MOT pass before committing to purchase.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 Hyundai I30
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.
- ⚠️ 51.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (54%) | 7,416 | 75.1% | 4.23 |
| Diesel (46%) | 6,355 | 73.4% | 4.24 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Hyundai I30 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 2010 Hyundai I30 vehicles fall between 43,441 and 74,011 miles.
2010 Hyundai I30 — Still on the Road
8,813 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Hyundai I30
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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54.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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