Hyundai I30 vs Hyundai Tucson premium: 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 Tucson premium
80%
MOT pass rate · 1,173 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I30 (76%) and Hyundai Tucson premium (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai I30 | Hyundai Tucson premium |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,676 mi | 20,937 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 127,165 | 1,173 |
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 Tucson premium
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Hyundai I30 (76%) and Hyundai Tucson premium (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Hyundai I30 report Full Hyundai Tucson premium 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.