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J600 ABY

2008 Hyundai I800

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,640 mi
Last recorded160,640 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I80086,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 ABY
MakeHyundai
ModelI800
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 160,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,399 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 158,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 149,269 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, unable to fully check rear wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake has low reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2021 143,680 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os: inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking Brake efficiency just met at 16% L 160 R 220 KgF

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 3 Sep 2021 143,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading obtained 0.90. Plate limit = 0.87 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play confirmed on turn plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os: inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking Brake efficiency just met at 16% L 160 R 220 KgF

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

sion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates at time of inspection (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 19%

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both ns and os casings corroded

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 5 Sep 2020 135,661 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Readings: 200 / 0 eff = 8% (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both ns and os casings corroded

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Sep 2019 127,387 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section + os rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates at time of inspection *** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel *** (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

oil leak from diff area

Fail 7 Sep 2019 127,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play confirmed on turn plates *** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates at time of inspection *** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel *** (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

oil leak from diff area

Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,473 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Aug 2018 116,281 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both ns and os: slightly (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak from heavily corroded rear matrix pipes

corrosion to some underbody components

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / heat shields / engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,005 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside (lazy) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,005 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside (lazy) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,500 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant pipes front to rear corroded

sill guards + splash guards giving limited access to preacribed areas / items

slight corrosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,343 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,237 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 6,112 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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J600 ABY is a 2008 Hyundai I800 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J600 ABY, 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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J600 ABY is a 2008 Hyundai I800, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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