2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,043 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,043 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    63 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    64 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.5%
  2. Brakes28.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Suspension2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.6%

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 2016 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2016 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,043 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).