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DF08 MEL

2011 Hyundai I800

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I80076,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 MEL
MakeHyundai
ModelI800
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 78,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 73,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to offside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to offside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,749 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 67,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 61,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

allbrake pipes covered/greased

covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant pipes under vehicle to rear heater badly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,318 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant pipes under vehicle to rear heater badly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,139 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I800?

Based on 97,620 MOT tests across 9,119 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
9,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 953
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DF08 MEL is a 2011 Hyundai I800 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I800 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 953 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF08 MEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I800 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Hyundai I800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF08 MEL is a 2011 Hyundai I800, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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