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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 271 for sale right now.

Our take on the Hyundai i30

A 2023 Hyundai i30 typically advertises at €22,450 and a 2018 one at €11,950, so it loses roughly 12% 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.

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).

Most common reasons a 2019 Hyundai i30 fails: wheels & tyres (9.1% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (4.8% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.3% of tests), brakes (3.8% of tests, more than most cars).

Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Tyre tread depth gaugeBrake pads for the Hyundai i30Bulbs for the Hyundai i30

Common Hyundai i30 problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Engines and how long they last

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts and upgrades for the Hyundai i30

Parts for the Hyundai i30 on eBay.ie

New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.

Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →

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Upgrades for the Hyundai i30

Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →

Floor matsMade to fit the Hyundai i30See on eBay.ie →CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →

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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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