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Hyundai i30 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Hyundai i30 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 379 for sale right now.
Our take on the Hyundai i30
A 2023 Hyundai i30 typically advertises at €23,350 and a 2018 one at €11,900, so it loses roughly 13% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2017–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (58% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Hyundai i30's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Hyundai i30 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €36,800 | 0k km | 8 |
| 2026 | €32,450 | 5k km | 45 |
| 2025 | €29,000 | 13k km | 14 |
| 2024 | €25,500 | 49k km | 13 |
| 2023 | €23,350 | 64k km | 12 |
| 2022 | €18,000 | 114k km | 20 |
| 2021 | €18,950 | 90k km | 14 |
| 2020 | €16,000 | 103k km | 6 |
| 2019 | €13,950 | 124k km | 31 |
| 2018 | €11,900 | 137k km | 32 |
| 2017 | €10,000 | 170k km | 29 |
| 2016 | €9,000 | 168k km | 51 |
| 2015 | €8,000 | 185k km | 26 |
| 2014 | €5,950 | 207k km | 21 |
| 2013 | €5,450 | 212k km | 14 |
| 2012 | €3,250 | 254k km | 10 |
| 2011 | €3,250 | 297k km | 14 |
| 2010 | €2,000 | 270k km | 9 |
| 2009 | €1,250 | 200k km | 6 |
Hyundai i30 NCT pass rate
How often Hyundai i30s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 86% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 77% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 78% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 68% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 49% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 49% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 45% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 37% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 32% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 33% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 27% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 25% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 26% | 30% |
Most common reasons a 2018 Hyundai i30 fails: lights & electrics (9.9% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (7.5% of tests), brake test (rollers) (4% of tests), brakes (3.6% of tests).
Common Hyundai i30 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Clutch / dual mass flywheel wear (CRDi) · €700–€1,200
High biting point, slipping in higher gears or judder pulling off.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€190 | 107 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 69 |
| 1.4 Petrol | ~320k km | ~€280 | 10 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Hyundai i30
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Hyundai i30
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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