2018 Hyundai I800 2.5L Diesel · EU18 YAO

A pattern of premature and uneven front tyre wear dominates the mechanical history of this 2018 Hyundai i800 and forms the primary concern for any prospective purchaser. Across four of the seven recorded tests, the nearside or offside front tyre has been flagged as worn close to the legal limit or on its edge, and in March 2023 the condition escalated to a dangerous failure with all three remaining tyres recorded below the 1.6mm tread threshold. The October 2025 pass continued this trend with advisories against both front tyres, suggesting the wear characteristic has not been resolved and may recur within the next 10,000 miles. A separate but minor issue was identified on the same day in October 2024, when an offside front headlamp aim was rejected as a major defect for projecting an obviously incorrect beam image, a fault typically linked to a displaced or incorrectly seated bulb or reflector rather than a structural lamp failure. Aside from these points, the test history shows only isolated brake-related advisories in March 2024, where pad material and disc condition across all four corners were noted as wearing thin but not excessively. Mileage accumulation over the eight-year life of this vehicle has averaged roughly 7,237 miles per year, which sits in a typical band for a multi-purpose passenger carrier of this age. The recorded readings between 2021 and 2025 indicate steady year-on-year usage without any extended gaps that would suggest prolonged standing, and the rate of accumulation is consistent with a vehicle used for mixed family or light commercial duties. There are no sudden jumps in odometer readings between successive tests that would raise concerns about clocking or inconsistent record keeping. Mechanically, this mid-range annual mileage means the consumables flagged in the MOT record have been exercised regularly rather than suffering the dry-out and flat-spot issues that affect very low mileage vehicles, though it also confirms that the braking and suspension components are seeing genuine in-service wear rather than remaining largely untouched. For the tyre wear specifically, a prospective buyer should inspect the current set closely for inner-edge shoulder wear on the fronts, as edge wear is often symptomatic of incorrect camber, toe misalignment, or worn front suspension components rather than simply tyre age. During a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, pay attention to any vague or wandering steering feel, and check whether the vehicle pulls noticeably to one side under steady braking, as each of these symptoms can compound the premature edge wear pattern. The brake system is worth a measured pedal check too, looking out for any judder or vibration through the pedal under firm application, which would suggest the disc wear noted in 2024 has progressed unevenly, and verifying that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline given the rear axle's involvement in the 2023 dangerous failure. On the headlamp issue recorded in 2024, a short evening or garage-based check is worthwhile to confirm both front beams produce a flat, symmetrical cutoff line on a wall roughly ten metres ahead, with neither side showing a pronounced upward kick or scatter pattern. Beyond the flagged items, the test record contains no advisories relating to structural corrosion, exhaust integrity, suspension bushes, driveshaft gaiters, or fluid leaks, which are the typical concerns on a vehicle of this age that has seen regular service. Inspect the underbody, sills, and subframe mountings for any fresh underseal overspray that might be masking corrosion, and check for any signs of oil misting around the engine and transmission seams. Given the recurring tyre wear pattern, budgeting for a four-wheel alignment check and a quality replacement set of tyres shortly after purchase is a sensible precaution, as the MOT history suggests this is a recurring maintenance demand rather than a one-off.