2019 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 71.9% of Hyundai i800s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 5,486 i800 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Hyundai i800s first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
71.9%
of 1,830 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
5,486
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,830 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
45.1%
of 1,830 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
55,500
middle half: 42,000–73,000 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 Hyundai i800 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, i800s first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the i800 figure was 11.6 points lower.

2019 i800All cars first used in 2019
60%70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 i800, test year 2022: 69.7%2019 i800, test year 2023: 68.9%2019 i800, test year 2024: 70.3%2019 i800, test year 2025: 71.9%83.5%71.9%
View this chart as a table
Test year2019 i800All cars first used 2019i800 first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests89.2%72
202269.7%87.8%1,805
202368.9%86.2%1,819
202470.3%84.9%1,837
202571.9%83.5%1,830

Common 2019 Hyundai i800 MOT failures

Share of the 1,626 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment69.6%
Visibility19.6%
Brakes18.2%
Tyres15.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.9%
Suspension2.2%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam34.3%557
Position lamp: not working17.8%289
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively13.9%226
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect10.8%175
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%157

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2019 Hyundai i800 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2019 Hyundai i800 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 i800s, as a share of all 5,486 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge16.0%876
Brake pads: wearing thin12.7%699
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened5.5%304
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.5%249
Brake discs: worn, but not excessively4.2%232

Questions about the 2019 Hyundai i800 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Hyundai i800?

In 2025, 71.9% of i800s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 i800 most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 69.6% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (19.6%) and brakes (18.2%). The single most common item was “Headlamp: not working on dipped beam” (34.3%).

How often does a 2019 Hyundai i800 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 28.1% of first tests on i800s first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 17.1% failed, and a further 11.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,626 of 5,486 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 Hyundai i800 MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 16.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (12.7%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (5.5%), “Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt” (4.5%) and “Brake discs: worn, but not excessively” (4.2%).

Is a 2019 Hyundai i800 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 69.7% in 2022 to 71.9% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2019 Hyundai i800 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 i800” means a Hyundai i800 whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.