2022 Hyundai i30 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,571 MOT tests on the 2022 Hyundai i30 are in this dataset, and 92.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as small family cars of a similar age (7.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and visibility (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 41 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.0% versus 6.4%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 5.4% fail against 9.0% for hybrid, a 3.6-point gap across 1,565 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 65 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 42 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 18 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 15 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 41 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 6 | Washers | 11 |
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 | 18.4% | 289 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 156 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 95 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 67 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 52 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 17 |
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 | 1,028 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 469 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 61 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 992 | 9.0% |
| Petrol | 573 | 5.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 1,529 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 i30
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (2.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 i30s pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 1,571 2022 Hyundai i30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai i30?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2022 i30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,571 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.