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MM08 YFW

2008 Hyundai I800

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,881 mi
Last recorded156,881 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I80086,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 YFW
MakeHyundai
ModelI800
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 156,881 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 156,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 149,698 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 149,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement and n/s rear (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side and the other side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Lower oil leak

Central Rear Upper stop lamp in-op

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 144,479 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 144,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 132,352 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 132,352 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 12,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake backplates rusted through

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 122,543 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake backplates rusted through

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to wearing through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,178 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,508 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 103,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childseats fitted, unable to test adult seatbelt

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,793 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2014 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff oil leak from over flow valve

Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff oil leak from over flow valve

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,923 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,397 miles

front tyres feathering (tracking out)

front wipers deteriorating

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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MM08 YFW is a 2008 Hyundai I800 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MM08 YFW, 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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MM08 YFW is a 2008 Hyundai I800, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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