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EJ12 SFO

2012 Hyundai I800

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,352 mi
Last recorded137,352 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I80080,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,352 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All around (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake lever high, needs adjusting

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 137,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All around (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake lever high, needs adjusting

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 129,777 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 12 Mar 2025 129,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 9 Mar 2024 121,507 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,764 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 114,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

spare wheel missing

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2022 109,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 70r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

spare wheel missing

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

both front tyres wear inner edges 215 70r16c

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,310 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 95,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,110 miles

Front wipers x2 slightly smearing

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS SENSOR WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 75,099 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 75,099 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2015 50,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light not working

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 SFO is a 2012 Hyundai I800 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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