2011 Hyundai I800: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2011 Hyundai I800?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2011 Hyundai I800 than on all cars registered in 2011.

• Rigid brake pipes2.8× usual
  Hyundai I800

  15.8% All 2011 cars

  5.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 1% of all 2011 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 performance2.7× usual
  Hyundai I800

  14.6% All 2011 cars

  5.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.1%, against 2.1% of all 2011 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.

• Anti-roll bar link joints3.2× usual
  Hyundai I800

  11.7% All 2011 cars

  3.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 1.4% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Engine oil leaks2× usual
  Hyundai I800

  14.6% All 2011 cars

  7.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.2% of all 2011 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.

Common 2011 Hyundai I800 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2011 Hyundai I800 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  47% 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
  41% 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
  28% 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
  16% 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
  9% 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 2011 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 2.8× as often on the 2011 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.7× as often on the 2011 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link joints? (Flagged at MOT 3.2× as often on the 2011 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?