Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai I30?

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 2021 Hyundai I30?

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 2021 Hyundai I30?

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 2021 Hyundai I30 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 225 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai I30 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Hyundai I30?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Hyundai I30 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Hyundai I30?

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 (2021)

225 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai I30

CarHunch analysed 225 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai I30. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Hyundai i30 is a reliably robust performer, with an 83.2% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and its petrol engines are particularly strong at 89.5% pass rate. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 10.2% of vehicles tested, so structural or safety issues aren't a major concern for buyers.

At nearly 33,000 miles on average, these cars show typical wear for their age, and the modest failure rate of 0.28 per vehicle suggests most problems caught at MOT are minor. The 1.7 advisories per car indicate routine maintenance items rather than serious mechanical trouble—if you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection to address those advisory items before they become failures.

We have limited data for the 2021 Hyundai I30 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.28

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 18k–41k

For context

These stats describe 225 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 225 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 24.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 11.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 6.2%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Hyundai I30

Based on MOT data from 225 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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
Petrol (90%)	203	91.4%	0.31

Colour Breakdown

Based on 124,819 Hyundai I30 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 20.8%

25,929

Silver 18.9%

23,606

Black 18.5%

23,084

Blue 16.8%

21,030

White 14.9%

18,650

Red 9.2%

11,493

Beige 0.3%

388

Bronze 0.2%

275

Brown 0.2%

244

Orange 0.1%

Gold 0%

Green 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai I30 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.

28,699

typical

17,696

low mileage

41,222

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai I30 vehicles fall between 17,696 and 41,222 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,696 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.

✓ 17,696–41,222 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai I30s sit.

⚠ Over 55,649 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Hyundai I30 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Hyundai I30s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 202 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 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.28

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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