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A16 DNA

2006 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,341 mi
Last recorded63,341 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Coupe59,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DNA
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (security bolt missing) (1.6 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front tyre has double repair in one hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (security bolt missing) (1.6 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front tyre has double repair in one hole

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,778 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 49,778 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,489 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 37,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,037 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,235 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to distort

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 31,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers split

Fail 20 Oct 2012 29,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 23,222 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,007 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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A16 DNA is a 2006 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 59,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 DNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 DNA registered?

A16 DNA is a 2006 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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