2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

152 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.5%
  2. Brakes28.3%
  3. Tyres10.5%
  4. Suspension6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn7.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2014 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2014 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 152 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Hyundai i800?

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

Is the 2014 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).