Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment car check
Is the Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment reliable? We analysed 1,886 real MOT tests across 375 vehicles to find out.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Coupe Special Equipment
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.1% MOT pass rate from 146 tests
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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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.