Hyundai I30 vs Hyundai X2 pony gsi auto: 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 X2 pony gsi auto
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,434 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I30 is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Hyundai I30 | Hyundai X2 pony gsi auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,676 mi | 71,802 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 127,165 | 1,434 |
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 X2 pony gsi auto
- Oil leak
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Hyundai I30 is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Hyundai I30 report Full Hyundai X2 pony gsi auto 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.