Hyundai Coupe S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Coupe S car check
Is the Hyundai Coupe S reliable? We analysed 849 real MOT tests across 306 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Coupe S is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, position lamp(s) not working and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Coupe S.
Hyundai Coupe S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Coupe S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Coupe S MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Coupe S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Coupe S Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Coupe S fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Coupe S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Coupe S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Coupe S MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Coupe S year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 80 | 73.8% | 38,592 | 53,423 | 74,360 |
Hyundai Coupe S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Coupe S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Coupe S
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.8% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Coupe S is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.8% across 80 tests.
How Does the Hyundai Coupe S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Coupe S THIS CAR | 67.8% | 849 | 83,344 mi | 24 yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Toyota Hilux HL3 D-4D 4X4 Dcb | 76.1% | 867 | 107,556 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Coupe S trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Coupe S has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.8% across 849 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Coupe S are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (16 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (15), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (14). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Hyundai Coupe S owner drives around 5,319 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Hyundai Coupe S models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.