Hyundai i800

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 15,008 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

15,008

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (86%)

Years Covered

About the Hyundai i800

The Hyundai i800 was MOT tested 15,008 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (2008 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 3,210 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Hyundai i800s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 124,551 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 39,129 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the i800 is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2497cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,431

Per month£203/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Hyundai i800?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average-7% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Hyundai i800 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	78%	124	39,129 mi
2019	86%	3,210	48,745 mi
2018	82%	2,077	72,297 mi
2017	81%	2,440	85,059 mi
2016	79%	1,923	90,577 mi
2015	77%	253	104,422 mi
2014	74%	288	119,694 mi
2013	71%	417	99,935 mi
2012	73%	1,920	116,207 mi
2011	75%	938	108,829 mi
2010	72%	816	113,107 mi
2009	71%	325	123,313 mi
2008	67%	277	124,551 mi

Questions about the Hyundai i800

Is the Hyundai i800 reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (2008 to 2020), the Hyundai i800 averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 15,008 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.

Which year Hyundai i800 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Hyundai i800 has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 67%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.