2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

490 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 490 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.2%
  2. Lights & electrics28.2%
  3. Suspension15.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Steering5.1%
  6. Tyres4.5%
  7. Body & chassis4.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%

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: 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 2011 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2011 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 490 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).