2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

163 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.4%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.7%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes49.1%
  2. Lights & electrics44.2%
  3. Suspension35.6%
  4. Steering16.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Tyres4.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%

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 2009 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2009 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 163 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 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).