2008 Hyundai I30 MOT pass rate: 59.9% (7,266 tests)
Is the 2008 I30 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.2% -4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 58.3% -6.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 59.9% -5.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 I30
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2,580 | 25.8% |
| 2 | Suspension | 2,367 | 23.6% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,014 | 20.1% |
| 4 | Steering | 980 | 9.8% |
| 5 | Tyres | 889 | 8.9% |
| 6 | Visibility | 409 | 4.1% |
All I30 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2,499 | 60.4% | -4.7 pts | 101,200 |
| 2008 (this page) | 7,266 | 59.9% | -5.2 pts | 105,304 |
| 2009 | 25,320 | 63.1% | -3.3 pts | 90,463 |
| 2010 | 30,213 | 62.0% | -5.3 pts | 91,626 |
| 2011 | 26,352 | 64.2% | -5.0 pts | 87,316 |
| 2012 | 26,008 | 62.7% | -8.5 pts | 90,940 |
| 2013 | 31,000 | 64.7% | -8.6 pts | 84,485 |
| 2014 | 29,198 | 68.7% | -7.2 pts | 77,030 |
| 2015 | 40,507 | 76.3% | -2.4 pts | 69,491 |
| 2016 | 28,282 | 78.2% | -3.2 pts | 61,724 |
| 2017 | 20,083 | 84.9% | +0.9 pts | 52,638 |
| 2018 | 21,805 | 87.1% | +0.7 pts | 45,142 |
| 2019 | 12,237 | 89.7% | +1.3 pts | 34,209 |
| 2020 | 4,156 | 89.5% | -0.4 pts | 29,701 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Hyundai I30 reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 59.9% of their MOT tests (7,266 tests, 2023–2025), -5.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 105,304 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 I30?
The median tested example shows 105,304 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2008 I30?
In this cohort petrols pass 61.6% of tests against 57.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.