Hyundai Coupe MOT failures and reliability
In 2023 the Hyundai Coupe took 7,266 MOT tests in Britain and passed 52% of them first time, below the national average of 71% for all cars. The figures below come from the DVSA's record of every test, so they show what testers actually found on these cars rather than what owners report.
- MOT tests in 2023
- 7,266
- First-time pass rate
- 52%
- All cars
- 71%
What the Coupe fails on
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against the figure for all cars.
- Brakes26.1% (all cars 6.8%)
- Lights and electrics19.4% (all cars 11.3%)
- Suspension13.1% (all cars 9.0%)
- Exhaust and emissions10.0% (all cars 3.1%)
- Body and structure9.8% (all cars 3.5%)
- Visibility8.4% (all cars 4.8%)
- Tyres7.4% (all cars 6.4%)
- Steering6.7% (all cars 1.8%)
Most common failure items
Share of tests on which each item was recorded.
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements 12.5%
- Position lamp: not working 6.4%
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases 5.9%
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4.0%
- Service brake performance: excessively binding 3.9%
- Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side 3.8%
- Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 3.8%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively 3.7%
Most common advisories
- Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 18.1%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 16.0%
- Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material 15.5%
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases 11.1%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened 9.6%
- Tyres, condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9.3%
- Brake pads: wearing thin 8.9%
- Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive 7.1%
Pass rate by year of registration
Older cars fail more often whatever the model, so compare a car with others of the same age.
| First registered | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 453 | 50% |
| 2005 | 738 | 50% |
| 2006 | 1,150 | 53% |
| 2007 | 1,718 | 50% |
| 2008 | 1,203 | 54% |
| 2009 | 1,223 | 53% |
Typical mileage by age
Average odometer reading at the MOT, by the car's age in years at the test.
| Age at test | Average mileage |
|---|---|
| 14 years | 84,134 miles |
| 15 years | 87,327 miles |
| 16 years | 92,001 miles |
| 17 years | 89,395 miles |
| 18 years | 92,405 miles |
| 19 years | 87,372 miles |
| 20 years | 86,942 miles |
Check a particular Coupe
Model figures tell you what to look out for. To see one car's own MOT history, mileage and tax, enter its registration.
Other Hyundai models
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- Hyundai Santa FE
- Hyundai IX20
- Hyundai Kona
- Hyundai Getz
- Hyundai I40
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- Hyundai Matrix
- Hyundai Veloster
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Source: Department for Transport, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023, cars and light vans, normal tests only. Pass rates are first-time passes; a pass after repair at the test station counts as a fail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.