2013 Hyundai I800: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2013 Hyundai I800?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2013 Hyundai I800 than on all cars registered in 2013.

• Rigid brake pipes3.6× usual
  Hyundai I800

  14.7% All 2013 cars

  4.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.7%, against 0.6% of all 2013 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.

• Number plate lights2.7× usual
  Hyundai I800

  15% All 2013 cars

  5.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.4%, against 1.7% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.

• Braking performance2.2× usual
  Hyundai I800

  9.5% All 2013 cars

  4.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.8%, against 1.6% of all 2013 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.

• Handbrake performance8.7× usual
  Hyundai I800

  5.2% All 2013 cars

  0.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.2%, against 0.6% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£300 our estimate

  At the viewing: Pull the handbrake on a slope. It should hold the car within a few clicks.

Common 2013 Hyundai I800 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2013 Hyundai I800 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  44% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  33% 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
  25% 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.

• Suspension
  19% 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.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  9% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Oil and fluid leaks
  7% 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.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2013 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 3.6× as often on the 2013 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the number plate lights? (Flagged at MOT 2.7× as often on the 2013 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.2× as often on the 2013 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?