Hyundai i30: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 6.7% of Hyundai i30 MOT tests — 43,939 tests out of 659,745. It shows up most on 2008 and 2010 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6,324 | 12.6% |
| 2008 | 18,468 | 13.6% |
| 2009 | 60,919 | 13.0% |
| 2010 | 71,463 | 13.9% |
| 2011 | 60,841 | 11.5% |
| 2012 | 59,776 | 8.4% |
| 2013 | 69,795 | 5.9% |
| 2014 | 63,292 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 82,980 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 57,131 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 38,517 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 41,113 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 18,249 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 5,214 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 1,571 | 0.5% |
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.