2022 Hyundai I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 283 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdi, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 13 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.9% | 11 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 8 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 14 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 7 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.2% | 60 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 46 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.5% | 24 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.4% | 21 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 119 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 134 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdi
Before buying a 2022 Hyundai I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdi, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Hyundai I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdis pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 283 2022 Hyundai I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdi?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.9%).
Does the 2022 I30 Connect Mhev T-Gdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 283 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.