2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,326 MOT tests in 2024. 62.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time62.9%
Failed or needed repairs37.1%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,326 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.3%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    77 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    55 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.1%
  2. Brakes10.4%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Suspension1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2017 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 62.9% of 2017 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,326 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).