Does the Hyundai i800 fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?

The Hyundai i800 records 10.08 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 12.98 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−2.90, 95% interval −3.24 to −2.55). It ranks 604 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Hyundai i800 by registration

What exactly fails on visibility?

The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Hyundai i800 is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 1,499 times in 2019–2024.

Hyundai i800: most frequent visibility defect wordings, 2019–2024 (30+ items each)
DVSA defect wording	Items	Per 100 tests
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen	1,499	3.56
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view	985	2.34
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen	779	1.85
Wiper blade defective	714	1.70
Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose	93	0.22

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 42,122 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Hyundai i800 fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?

What exactly fails on visibility?

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