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Hyundai I20 vs Hyundai I30 se: 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 se
82%
MOT pass rate · 134 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I30 se is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 80%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Hyundai I20 Hyundai I30 se
MOT pass rate 80% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 20% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 5%
Average mileage 69,554 mi 99,267 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 135,974 134

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 se

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I30 se is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 80%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Hyundai I20 report Full Hyundai I30 se 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.