2010 Hyundai I800: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2010 Hyundai I800?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2010 Hyundai I800 than on all cars registered in 2010.

• Rigid brake pipes2.6× usual
  Hyundai I800

  17.2% All 2010 cars

  6.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4%, against 1.1% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

• Braking performance2.4× usual
  Hyundai I800

  14.5% All 2010 cars

  6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.4%, against 2.4% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Engine oil leaks1.8× usual
  Hyundai I800

  16.2% All 2010 cars

  8.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.3%, against 0.2% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£600 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.

• Track rod ends2.2× usual
  Hyundai I800

  11.2% All 2010 cars

  5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.4%, against 2.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

Common 2010 Hyundai I800 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2010 Hyundai I800 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  49% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  42% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  36% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Tyres
  27% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  17% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  11% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Hyundai I800

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2010 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.4× as often on the 2010 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the engine oil leaks? (Flagged at MOT 1.8× as often on the 2010 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?