Hyundai I30 (2014)
2014 Hyundai I30
CarHunch analysed 11,210 real MOT records for the 2014 Hyundai I30. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Hyundai i30 passes its MOT at 80.9%, marginally above the UK average, but the worrying figure is that 42.7% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd want to see. Petrol versions are noticeably more reliable at 82.6% pass rate versus 79.8% for diesels, so if you're choosing between the two, the petrol is the safer bet.
At 62,000 miles median mileage, these cars have covered a typical distance for their age, but the 12.4 average advisories per vehicle suggests accumulated wear is starting to show. Budget for around two repairs per MOT cycle on average, and treat any history of dangerous defects (suspension, braking, steering) as a red flag—get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on these areas before committing.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 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.
- ⚠️ 42.7% 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 (61%) | 6,846 | 79.8% | 2.31 |
| Petrol (39%) | 4,364 | 82.6% | 2.05 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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 2014 Hyundai I30 vehicles fall between 46,368 and 80,473 miles.
2014 Hyundai I30 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 9,316 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 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 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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