2010 Hyundai I800 2.5L Diesel · SL60 DXO

The 2010 Hyundai i800 passed its most recent MOT on 6 October 2025 at 127,166 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is borderline at best. The vehicle failed a test on the same day for multiple electrical and lighting defects before passing a retest, and the underlying advisories from that pass remain concerning. Corroded coil springs on all four corners, a worn offside front tyre, slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, and a non-functioning central upper stop lamp were all flagged. These are not fresh faults. The same corrosion and suspension wear items have appeared repeatedly across multiple tests, suggesting the previous owner addressed immediate failures but left deeper deterioration unresolved. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable. The van has covered roughly 7,948 miles per year over its sixteen-year life, which is typical for a working commercial vehicle. The recorded mileages show steady accumulation: 113,284 miles in October 2023, 121,428 miles in October 2024, and 127,166 miles in October 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would indicate a rolled-back odometer or long periods of disuse. The annual distance is moderate, but for a vehicle of this age, even typical mileage places significant demands on suspension, braking, and structural components, particularly if the van has been used for heavy loads or commercial work. A buyer should treat the coil spring corrosion as a serious structural concern rather than a cosmetic advisory. Repeated mentions of corroded front and rear coil springs across the 2024 and 2025 tests indicate progressive deterioration that compromises ride height, handling, and load-bearing capacity. The anti-roll bar linkage play on the nearside front is another suspension item that will worsen over time and should be checked for excessive movement. Brake pads were noted as wearing thin at the 2023 test, and while no recent brake defects were flagged, the condition of discs, pads, and calipers should be physically inspected given the vehicle's age and mileage. Electrical faults have been a recurring theme. Failed registration plate lamps, inoperative position lamps, and a defective central upper stop lamp appeared across both the 2024 and 2025 tests. These suggest either poor wiring integrity, corroded connectors, or a pattern of neglecting basic bulb replacements. A prospective buyer should test every exterior lamp, check the condition of visible wiring looms, and inspect the windscreen for the noted stone chip, which may have spread since the last test. The overall picture is a vehicle that meets minimum legal standards but carries deferred maintenance that will require attention in the near term.