2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,779 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,779 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam10.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    64 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  6. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    43 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.7%
  2. Brakes6.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  4. Tyres5.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Suspension0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.9%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2019 Hyundai i800?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2019 Hyundai i800 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,779 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Hyundai i800?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Hyundai i800 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).