Hyundai i30: brakes MOT failures
Of the 659,745 Hyundai i30 MOT tests in this dataset, 9.1% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6,324 | 14.2% |
| 2008 | 18,468 | 13.3% |
| 2009 | 60,919 | 10.4% |
| 2010 | 71,463 | 10.7% |
| 2011 | 60,841 | 10.7% |
| 2012 | 59,776 | 11.8% |
| 2013 | 69,795 | 12.4% |
| 2014 | 63,292 | 10.5% |
| 2015 | 82,980 | 8.2% |
| 2016 | 57,131 | 7.4% |
| 2017 | 38,517 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 41,113 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 18,249 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 5,214 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 3,988 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 1,571 | 1.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.