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Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment reliable? We analysed 1,886 real MOT tests across 375 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,886 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
63.9%
Typical Mileage
87,956mi
Annual Mileage
6,997mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
30yrs

The Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment.

Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

67.1%
2000
61.8%
1999
64.6%
1998
63.2%
1997
63%
1996

Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 125
Registration plate lamp not working 109
position lamp(s) not working 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 85
brake disc excessively pitted 84
Stop lamp not working 76
brake recording little or no effort 71
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69

Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,784 mi/yr
Typical
6,997 mi/yr
Average
8,070 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,467 mi/yr

Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2000 146 67.1% 51,260 66,010 95,465
1999 406 61.8% 62,173 80,978 97,883
1998 656 64.6% 70,027 86,298 105,461
1997 549 63.2% 80,459 95,236 116,256
1996 108 63.0% 76,030 96,861 116,929

How Long Does a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Last?

Based on 375 Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment vehicles on UK roads.

Average
9.6 years
Median
10.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
30 years

Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
87,956 mi
75th Percentile
105,903 mi
95th Percentile
143,745 mi
Max Recorded
933,390 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2000

67.1% MOT pass rate from 146 tests

Year to avoid
1999

61.8% MOT pass rate from 406 tests

The best year to buy a used Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.1% across 146 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment THIS CAR 63.9% 1,886 87,956 mi 30 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
Vauxhall Corsa Energy Ac Ecoflex 90.1% 3,343 43,446 mi — yrs

Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment?

The Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.9% across 1,886 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

The most common problems on the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (197 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (125), and registration plate lamp not working (109). 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 Special Equipment owner drives around 6,997 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 Special Equipment models stay on UK roads for around 30 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.

Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment reliable?
Based on 1,886 MOT tests, the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment has a 63.9% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements, and registration plate lamp not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment do per year?
The typical Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment does around 6,997 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment last?
Most Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment models stay on UK roads for around 30 years based on our analysis of 375 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment is 2000 with a 67.1% pass rate across 146 tests.