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EJ12 HNL

2012 Hyundai I800

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,165 mi
Last recorded148,165 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I80080,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 HNL
MakeHyundai
ModelI800
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,165 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,402 miles

ADVICS SLITLY POWER STEERING OIL UNDER DHE VEHIVLE

Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,526 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 105,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,285 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 92,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort much lower then expected

Pass 25 May 2018 85,006 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

offside handbrake slightly low

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 25 May 2017 72,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 72,244 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,526 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges and just above the legal limit

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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EJ12 HNL is a 2012 Hyundai I800 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,930 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 EJ12 HNL, 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 14 years old, this Hyundai I800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ12 HNL is a 2012 Hyundai I800, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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