Hyundai I20 ultimate mhev t-gdi vs Hyundai I30: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai I20 ultimate mhev t-gdi
88%
MOT pass rate · 955 vehicles
More reliable
Hyundai I30
76%
MOT pass rate · 127,165 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I20 ultimate mhev t-gdi is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai I20 ultimate mhev t-gdi | Hyundai I30 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 4% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 25,423 mi | 88,676 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 955 | 127,165 |
Most common faults
Hyundai I20 ultimate mhev t-gdi
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hyundai I30
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I20 ultimate mhev t-gdi is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Hyundai I20 ultimate mhev t-gdi report Full Hyundai I30 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.