2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,171 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,171 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam6.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    55 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    46 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.4%
  2. Brakes8.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  4. Tyres7.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Suspension1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2018 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2018 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,171 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).