Hyundai i30: tyres MOT failures

Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 5.7% of Hyundai i30 MOT tests — 37,737 tests out of 659,745. It shows up most on 2008 and 2015 cars.

Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).

Tyres failures by year

Tyres fail rate by model year — Hyundai i30
Model year Tests Fail rate
2007 6,324 6.2%
2008 18,468 6.7%
2009 60,919 6.2%
2010 71,463 6.2%
2011 60,841 5.9%
2012 59,776 5.0%
2013 69,795 4.7%
2014 63,292 5.2%
2015 82,980 6.6%
2016 57,131 5.9%
2017 38,517 5.7%
2018 41,113 5.5%
2019 18,249 5.3%
2020 5,214 4.9%
2021 3,988 4.7%
2022 1,571 4.1%

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.

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