2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

914 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 914 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.6%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    45 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.9%
  2. Brakes37.6%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  5. Steering6.3%
  6. Tyres6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  8. Body & chassis3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%

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 2012 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2012 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 914 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).