Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Hyundai I800?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Hyundai I800?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Hyundai I800?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Hyundai I800 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

55% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Hyundai I800 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles, the 2008 Hyundai I800 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Hyundai I800?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Hyundai I800 are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (89.4% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (84.3% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (77.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Hyundai I800?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai I800 (2008)

224 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.8% first-time pass rate

2008 Hyundai I800

CarHunch analysed 224 real MOT records for the 2008 Hyundai I800. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Hyundai i800 is noticeably less reliable than average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 70.8% against the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 54.5% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd expect from a 16-year-old van. This is a high-mileage workhorse; median odometer reading sits at 86,701 miles, and the average vehicle fails on 5.17 items per test and racks up 30.6 advisories, indicating widespread wear across suspension, brakes, and electrical systems.

Before buying one, budget for immediate remedial work: the dangerous defect rate suggests structural or safety issues are common in this generation. Get a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with Hyundai vans, pay particular attention to the chassis and brake system, and factor in regular MOT visits—these vehicles are clearly high-maintenance propositions by this age.

We have limited data for the 2008 Hyundai I800 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

70.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

54.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.17

Over 17 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

87k

Middle half: 69k–107k

For context

These stats describe 224 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 224 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 89.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 77.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre wear 50.9%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 33.4%

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

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Hyundai I800

Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 54.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	223	70.8%	5.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,906 Hyundai I800 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 44.1%

3,928

Silver 31.4%

2,800

Grey 12.8%

1,138

White 8.1%

719

Blue 3.2%

288

Red 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Hyundai I800 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

86,701

typical

68,537

low mileage

106,507

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Hyundai I800 vehicles fall between 68,537 and 106,507 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 68,537 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 68,537–106,507 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Hyundai I800s sit.

⚠ Over 143,784 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Hyundai I800 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2008 Hyundai I800s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 94 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.17

Avg failures per vehicle

30.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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