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EF08 VWA

2008 Hyundai I800

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,675 mi
Last recorded32,675 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I80086,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VWA
MakeHyundai
ModelI800
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 32,675 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR road springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 32,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR road springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 31,836 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S and O/S coil springs rusty at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,016 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S front coil springs rusty at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 30,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,761 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 29,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear most section of rear heater pipes extensively corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,421 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 20,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,942 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 16,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 18,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,951 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,005 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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EF08 VWA is a 2008 Hyundai I800 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 86,886 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 EF08 VWA, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai I800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF08 VWA is a 2008 Hyundai I800, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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