2010 Hyundai I800 2.5L Diesel · LS60 NWR

A persistent pattern of front suspension wear dominates the MOT history of this 2010 Hyundai i800, with nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints flagged as excessively worn on two separate occasions in 2023 and 2025, and further advisories recorded for play in the same components and the steering rack inner joint in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The vehicle passed its most recent test on 13 November 2025, but only after a failure the day before which resulted from a renewed nearside front ball joint defect alongside an incorrectly projected headlamp beam, both classed as Major deficiencies. Two Dangerous defects were also recorded at the 2021 test for a structurally compromised nearside front tyre and parking brake efficiency below 50 percent, indicating that this i800 has accumulated a meaningful catalogue of serious mechanical and safety issues across its testing life rather than presenting a consistently clean record. The recurring advisories for front brake disc wear and nearside front tyre edge wear, present at both the November 2025 pass and failure, suggest that consumable items on the front axle are approaching the limit of their service life and warrant close physical inspection before purchase. With six MOT tests recorded between 2021 and 2025 and a current odometer reading of 100,954 miles against a 2010 registration, the vehicle has averaged roughly 6,310 miles per year over its life, which sits within the typical usage band for a vehicle of this age and is not unusual in itself. However, the annual MOT cadence has been remarkably regular, with tests occurring in consecutive Novembers and Octobers, confirming that the i800 has remained in active service throughout this period rather than being laid up. This steady, moderate usage pattern means that wear-related defects such as suspension joint play and brake disc thinning are consistent with natural component fatigue rather than any abnormal duty cycle, although the mileage is now sufficient for a range of mid-life consumables and rubber items to be approaching replacement thresholds. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension system should be the primary focus of any physical inspection and test drive. The repeated ball joint failures indicate that the nearside and offside front lower arms and their associated bushes are likely to require replacement or have already been partially addressed, so listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end when traversing speed humps, uneven tarmac, or potholes, and feel for any vagueness or delay in the steering response. A vehicle lift or underbody examination should confirm whether the ball joints, track rod ends, and steering rack inner joints have been renewed since the 2023 and 2025 advisories, and any residual play should be queried with the vendor. On the road, pay particular attention to tracking stability under braking, as pull to one side could indicate binding calipers or uneven pad wear, and check that the steering wheel returns smoothly to centre after cornering, which would highlight any remaining rack inner joint wear suggested by the 2023 advisory. Brake system condition also requires direct verification given the dangerous brake pad thickness finding at the 2021 test and the recurring front disc wear advisories at the most recent examination. With the front discs noted as worn, though not excessively, at both the pass and failure in November 2025, measure remaining disc thickness against the manufacturer minimum specification and inspect the pad material visually, looking for uneven wear across the inner and outer pads which would point to a seized caliper slide mechanism. On a test drive, assess pedal feel for excessive travel or sponginess, and listen for any grinding or scraping under light braking. The headlamp aim issue recorded on 12 November 2025 should be confirmed as rectified by checking beam pattern against a flat wall in darkness, and the outer wall deterioration of all four tyres flagged in 2021, combined with the nearside front tyre edge wear in 2025, means a thorough inspection of sidewall integrity, tread depth across the full width, and any uneven shoulder wear is essential before committing to purchase.