Hyundai I30 vs Hyundai Terracan: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Hyundai I30
76%
MOT pass rate · 127,165 vehicles
More reliable
Hyundai Terracan
73%
MOT pass rate · 4,483 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I30 is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai I30 | Hyundai Terracan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,676 mi | 121,698 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 127,165 | 4,483 |
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 Terracan
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I30 is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Hyundai I30 report Full Hyundai Terracan 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.