Hyundai I800 (2016)
2016 Hyundai I800
CarHunch analysed 1,051 real MOT records for the 2016 Hyundai I800. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Hyundai i800 passes its MOT first time in 73.9% of cases—notably below the UK average of 80%—and nearly half of all vehicles tested have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant red flag for prospective buyers. This suggests the model has genuine durability or maintenance issues that go beyond typical wear.
At an average mileage of 66,102 miles for an eight-year-old van, these i800s have been worked fairly hard, and the 2.72 average failures per test hint at neglected servicing rather than design flaw alone. Before buying, insist on a full service history and have any potential purchase independently inspected by a mechanic familiar with these vehicles, since the high failure and dangerous defect rates suggest proper maintenance separates the reliable ones from the problematic ones.
What to check before buying a 2016 Hyundai I800
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 48.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Hyundai I800 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Hyundai I800 vehicles fall between 48,374 and 77,044 miles.
2016 Hyundai I800 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 948 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Hyundai I800
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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44.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.5%
Offside Front Position lamp not working
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21.4%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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