Hyundai H100 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Hyundai H100 appears in 888 MOT tests spanning model years 1996–2016, and 67.5% of them passed. That is 6.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.5%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 21.7% of all tests — 6.2 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, rigid brake pipes and rear fog lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 155 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the H100 fails 32.1% of the time in the 30-60k band and 33.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 41.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 33.5% in 2021 to 28.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every H100 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 195 | 70.3% | 29.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 147 | 62.6% | 37.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 168 | 69.0% | 30.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 264 | 67.4% | 32.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 54 | 63.0% | 37.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.7% | 193 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.5% | 138 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.7% | 122 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.8% | 114 |
| 5 | Visibility | 10.4% | 92 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 39 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.9% | 35 |
| 8 | Tyres | 3.9% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 155 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 86 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 79 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 79 |
| 5 | Wipers | 60 |
| 6 | Washers | 54 |
| 7 | Chassis condition | 47 |
| 8 | Horn | 45 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.3% | 367 |
| 2 | Suspension | 37.4% | 332 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 30.7% | 273 |
| 4 | Tyres | 23.5% | 209 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.7% | 184 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 130 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 109 | 32.1% |
| 60-90k | 265 | 31.7% |
| 90-120k | 208 | 34.1% |
| 120-150k | 170 | 33.5% |
| 150k+ | 116 | 33.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 260 | 33.5% |
| 2022 | 219 | 34.3% |
| 2023 | 177 | 33.9% |
| 2024 | 127 | 29.1% |
| 2025 | 105 | 28.6% |
What to check before buying a Hyundai H100
- Lighting & signalling (21.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (13.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai H100?
67.5% of the 888 Hyundai H100 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 32.6% fail rate, across model years 1996–2016.
What does the Hyundai H100 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.7% of tests, then suspension (15.5%).
How much does mileage affect H100 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 32.1% for cars in the 30-60k band and 33.6% for 150k+, a 1.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 888 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.