2010 Hyundai i30: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2010 Hyundai i30s, from 9,295 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2010 Hyundai i30s than on all cars registered in 2010.
- Suspension arm3.6× usualHyundai i3014.9% All 2010 cars4.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 0.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Anti-roll bar link joints3.4× usualHyundai i3013.4% All 2010 cars4%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, against 1.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Steering rack6.4× usualHyundai i307% All 2010 cars1.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Brake lights2.2× usualHyundai i3010.7% All 2010 cars4.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 10.4%, against 3.8% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Braking performance1.9× usualHyundai i3011.1% All 2010 cars5.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.1%, against 2.2% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
Rigid brake pipes: 0.6% here, against 6.8% of all 2010 cars. Shock absorbers: 2.9% here, against 7.8% of all 2010 cars.
By area
The share of 2010 Hyundai i30 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension55% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics39% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes37% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres35% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Steering14% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Oil and fluid leaks11% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,076 | Tyres 22% |
| 2021 | 1,284 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 1,535 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 4,153 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 7,349 | Tyres 32% |
| 2017 | 6,727 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 9,432 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 13,472 | Tyres 33% |
| 2014 | 9,671 | Suspension 38% |
| 2013 | 10,152 | Suspension 43% |
| 2012 | 8,416 | Suspension 49% |
| 2011 | 8,382 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 7,558 | Suspension 57% |
| 2008 | 2,120 | Suspension 65% |
| 2007 | 729 | Suspension 64% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2010 Hyundai i30s registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score