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Hyundai I20 vs Hyundai I30 classic isg crdi: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Hyundai I20
80%
MOT pass rate · 135,974 vehicles
Hyundai I30 classic isg crdi
82%
MOT pass rate · 177 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I20 (80%) and Hyundai I30 classic isg crdi (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Hyundai I20 Hyundai I30 classic isg crdi
MOT pass rate 80% 82%
MOT failure rate 20% 18%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.0
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0%
Average mileage 69,554 mi 278,227 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 135,974 177

Most common faults

Hyundai I20

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Hyundai I30 classic isg crdi

  1. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  5. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  6. Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I20 (80%) and Hyundai I30 classic isg crdi (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Hyundai I20 report Full Hyundai I30 classic isg crdi 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.