Hyundai I30 vs Hyundai Sonata(usa): reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai I30
76%
MOT pass rate · 127,165 vehicles
Hyundai Sonata(usa)
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I30 (76%) and Hyundai Sonata(usa) (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai I30 | Hyundai Sonata(usa) |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,676 mi | 164,281 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 127,165 | 1 |
Most common faults
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))
Hyundai Sonata(usa)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Rear fog lamp missing not fitted (1.3.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I30 (76%) and Hyundai Sonata(usa) (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Hyundai I30 report Full Hyundai Sonata(usa) 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.