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BU53 DPO

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DPO
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight play in rack end.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,263 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,300 miles

EM Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EM Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,962 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,542 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 15,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 12,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 10,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 8,215 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 8,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 6,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 3,728 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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BU53 DPO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 63,455 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 BU53 DPO, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 DPO registered?

BU53 DPO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is BU53 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 DPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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