Hyundai H100
From 213 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, braking effort not recording at a wheel and audible warning inoperative. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 22 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 22 |
| braking effort not recording at a wheel | 16 |
| audible warning inoperative | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 9 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.6% of H100 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
Typical mileage
Half of all H100s tested had between 76,371 and 133,591 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 98,986 median miles, the H100 has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai H100 MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai H100 has a 62.4% MOT pass rate based on 213 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai H100?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai H100 is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include braking effort not recording at a wheel.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai H100 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai H100 is 98,986 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,371 and 133,591 miles.
Buying a used H100?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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