2010 Hyundai I800 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,112 MOT tests, the 2010 Hyundai I800 recorded a 71.9% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 24.2% of the time, so this is 3.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (17.8%) and lighting & signalling (15.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 249 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.5% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 29.8% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 36.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.8% | 553 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 469 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 321 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 166 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.1% | 158 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.0% | 123 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 249 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 227 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 220 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 210 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 195 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 170 |
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 | 36.1% | 1,123 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.5% | 793 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.2% | 752 |
| 4 | Other defects | 17.0% | 529 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.0% | 499 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 449 |
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 | 154 | 19.5% |
| 60-90k | 791 | 26.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,123 | 28.4% |
| 120-150k | 698 | 31.2% |
| 150k+ | 316 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 730 | 27.7% |
| 2022 | 695 | 29.2% |
| 2023 | 636 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 563 | 28.2% |
| 2025 | 488 | 26.2% |
What to check before buying a 2010 I800
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 17.8% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (17.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.3% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Hyundai I800s pass their MOT?
71.9% of the 3,112 2010 Hyundai I800 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Hyundai I800?
Brakes, recorded in 17.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.1%).
Does the 2010 I800 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.5% in the 30-60k band to 29.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,112 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.