Hyundai I800 (2018)

1,144 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.5% first-time pass rate

2018 Hyundai I800

CarHunch analysed 1,144 real MOT records for the 2018 Hyundai I800. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2018 Hyundai i800 sits slightly below the UK average with a 77.5% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that 30.1% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd expect. This suggests systemic safety issues that buyers should take seriously when inspecting a used example.

At 60,209 miles on average, these vehicles are showing typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 1.77 failures per MOT, indicating wear-related problems are materialising faster than comparable models. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers brake systems, suspension, and steering components—the dangerous defect rate points to these as weak spots on this generation.

Below average reliability 2.5% below UK average
77.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
57,287
typical mileage
47,785–68,026 middle half
30.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.77
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2018 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.
  • ⚠️ 30.1% 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 2018 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.

47,785
low mileage
57,287
typical
68,026
high mileage

Half of all 2018 Hyundai I800 vehicles fall between 47,785 and 68,026 miles.

2018 Hyundai I800 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,090 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

101 1,090 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.77
Avg failures per vehicle
7.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Hyundai I800

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 46.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 44.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 39.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 37.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 37.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 35.3%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 22.5%
    Offside Front Position lamp not working
  • 21.4%
    Nearside Front Position lamp not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.

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