Hyundai i800 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

5,342 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2016–2019 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

All 4 Hyundai i800 years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2016–2019
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

65.9%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 64.6% to 67.2%.

Hyundai i800, all years65.9%
Same-age average, all vehicles80.0%

In 2025, 65.9% of the 5,342 initial MOT tests on Hyundai i800 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 80.0%. That is 14.1 points below the same-age average.

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Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2019age 6	1,83055,500	71.9%±2.2	−11.6 ptsall: 83.5%
2018age 7	1,17875,500	65.8%±2.8	−15.1 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 8	1,31883,600	64.1%±2.7	−14.1 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 9	1,01686,100	57.8%±3.1	−17.1 ptsall: 74.9%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common i800 problems at the MOT

Share of the 1,820 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics71.9%
Brakes23.9%
Noise, emissions, leaks17.9%
Tyres16.5%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a i800

Based on the areas where Hyundai i800 MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 71.9% of failed i800 tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Brakes
In 23.9% of failed i800 tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Noise, emissions, leaks
In 17.9% of failed i800 tests
- Ask to see the car start from cold. Heavy smoke from the exhaust is worth asking about.
- Listen for blowing or rattling from the exhaust with the engine running.
- Look under the car for drips of oil, coolant or other fluids.
Tyres
In 16.5% of failed i800 tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Hyundai i800 years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2016–2019. None is clearly above average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Hyundai i800 reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 65.9% of initial MOT tests on Hyundai i800 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 80.0%. That is 14.1 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Hyundai i800 problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 71.9% of failed tests), brakes (in 23.9% of failed tests) and noise, emissions, leaks (in 17.9% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 7-year-old Hyundai i800?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Hyundai i800 cars first used in 2018, about 7 years old, had a median of 75,500 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific i800's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Hyundai i800

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Hyundai models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 14 Hyundai models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Hyundai i800 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count