Hyundai I30 (2013)
2013 Hyundai I30
CarHunch analysed 12,709 real MOT records for the 2013 Hyundai I30. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Hyundai i30's first-time pass rate of 78.8% is slightly below the UK average of 80%, which is a minor concern—but the real red flag is that 43.7% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd want to see. Diesel and petrol variants perform similarly (78.2% vs 79.7% pass rates), so fuel type won't meaningfully affect your reliability outlook.
At 65,693 miles median, these cars are roughly where you'd expect an 11-year-old to be, suggesting typical use rather than abuse. The average vehicle racks up 2.69 failures and 14.1 advisories per test, pointing to wear-related issues rather than catastrophic problems—but before you buy, get a full pre-purchase inspection with close attention to suspension, brakes, and steering components, as these are where dangerous defects typically hide on this model.
What to check before buying a 2013 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.
- ⚠️ 43.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (63%) | 7,972 | 78.3% | 2.71 |
| Petrol (37%) | 4,735 | 79.7% | 2.65 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 76.9% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Hyundai I30 vehicles fall between 49,113 and 84,593 miles.
2013 Hyundai I30 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 9,776 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 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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58.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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57.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.2%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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32.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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