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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Genesis G80. Check any G80 by registration number below.

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88.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.9%

vs Genesis Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Genesis G80 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Genesis G80 has an average MOT pass rate of 88.0%, which is 0.9 percentage points below the Genesis brand average of 88.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the G80 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Genesis G80 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your G80 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Genesis G80, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Genesis G80 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 500 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Genesis average: 88.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

Top MOT Failures — Genesis G80

The most common reasons a Genesis G80 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

11.2%
2

Suspension

9.2%
3

Brakes

8.2%
4

Tyres

8.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

5.0%
Genesis G80 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

27.0%

Rear

25.0%

Offside

19.0%

Other Genesis Models

Compare MOT reliability across Genesis models.

Genesis GV60

91.2% pass rate

Genesis GV70

88.5% pass rate

Genesis GV80

87.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Genesis G80

Genesis G80 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Genesis G80 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Genesis G80?
The average MOT pass rate for the Genesis G80 is 88.0% compared to the Genesis average of 88.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Genesis G80?
The most common MOT failures on the Genesis G80 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11.2%), Suspension (9.2%), Brakes (8.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Genesis G80 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.0%, the Genesis G80 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Genesis G80?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Genesis G80?
Typical mileage for the Genesis G80: 16,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used G80 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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