Is the Hyundai i30 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 106,874 MOT tests, around 62% of Hyundai i30s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 24% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 14%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 53% petrol, 47% diesel. Every petrol i30 in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel i30s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 62%
- Likely charged
- 24%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 106,874
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i30 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many i30s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant42 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,396 tested | Likely compliant168 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,841 tested | Likely compliant323 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant6,258 tested | Likely compliant1,154 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant4,333 tested | Likely compliant2,515 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,682 tested | Likely compliant5,988 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant4,887 tested | Check exact car8,956 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant4,019 tested | Check exact car6,014 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant4,252 tested | Likely charged6,431 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant3,694 tested | Likely charged5,371 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant4,407 tested | Likely charged4,979 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant6,369 tested | Likely charged4,604 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant7,168 tested | Likely charged2,254 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,630 tested | Likely charged1,166 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant638 tested | Likely charged317 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the i30
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (53% of i30s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (47% of i30s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
i30s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (14% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Hyundai can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how i30s fare at the MOT too: see the Hyundai i30 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Hyundai i30 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Hyundai i30s in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 13,843 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
i30s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 69% of the time, at an average of 67,626 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 88,171 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel i30s likely to comply are from 2016. 5,988 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 75% of the time and averaged 58,823 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the i30's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (8.0% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (4.6%); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (4.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.0% of tests.
Overall, 66% of i30s passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 72,772 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Hyundai models
About this data
Based on 106,874 first MOT tests of the Hyundai i30 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 106,874 MOT tests say about the Hyundai i30 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Hyundai i30 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 62% of i30s on the road are likely compliant and 24% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol i30 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol i30s first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel i30 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel i30s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific i30 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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