Hyundai I800
From 11,767 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer I800s fare better: 2019 models pass at 76.7% vs 64.2% for 2010.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 483 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 483 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 383 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 330 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 329 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 308 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 303 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 251 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 242 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 213 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 199 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.3% of failures are serious: 35.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
Hyundai I800 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 151 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 149. At this rate, roughly 58.2 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 7,174 | 506 | +1 | -20 | -19 |
| 2025 Q2 | 7,217 | 482 | +0 | -0 | +18 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,198 | 483 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
| 2024 Q4 | 7,262 | 439 | +1 | -111 | -110 |
| 2024 Q3 | 7,391 | 420 | +1 | -62 | -61 |
| 2024 Q2 | 7,494 | 378 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| 2024 Q1 | 7,480 | 404 | +2 | -76 | -74 |
| 2023 Q4 | 7,583 | 375 | +0 | -58 | -58 |
6 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| I800 Se Crdi | Diesel | 1,636 | 23% |
| I800 Style Crdi | Diesel | 1,536 | 21% |
| I800 Se Crdi Auto | Diesel | 1,519 | 21% |
| I800 Se Nav Crdi | Diesel | 1,245 | 17% |
| I800 Se Nav Crdi Auto | Diesel | 670 | 9% |
| I800 Style Crdi Auto | Diesel | 568 | 8% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 76.7% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2018 | 71.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 70.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2016 | 67.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
8 earlier years
| 2015 | 73.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2014 | 64.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2013 | 70.7% | parking brake inoperative on one side, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2012 | 66.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 69.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 64.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2009 | 64.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2008 | 62.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all I800s tested had between 61,484 and 131,523 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 131,512 median miles, the I800 has 0.023 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 I800 MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai I800 has a 70.3% MOT pass rate based on 11,767 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai I800?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai I800 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 483 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Hyundai I800s are on UK roads?
There are 7,174 Hyundai I800s currently licensed on UK roads, with 506 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai I800 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai I800 is 131,512 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 61,484 and 131,523 miles.
Buying a used I800?
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 70.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.