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EJ12 MHY

2012 Hyundai I800

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,479 mi
Last recorded189,479 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I80080,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 MHY
MakeHyundai
ModelI800
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 189,479 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 189,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 178,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 178,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 171,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 167,396 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 167,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine misfire

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 165,774 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 164,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 164,235 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2016 162,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres bald on edges

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 MHY is a 2012 Hyundai I800 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHY, 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 MHY is a 2012 Hyundai I800, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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