2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

414 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 414 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.5%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side7.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.8%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes49.8%
  2. Lights & electrics31.6%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Steering7.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Tyres5.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2010 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 414 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).