2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

114 MOT tests in 2024. 49.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.1%
Failed or needed repairs50.9%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 114 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.8%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side7.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes46.5%
  2. Lights & electrics37.7%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Steering12.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Tyres8.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.4%

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: 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 2008 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 49.1% of 2008 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 114 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).