MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracked
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine check light on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
long travel at parking brake lever
rear tyres wearing close to limit
long travel at parking brake lever
rear tyres wearing close to limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs rusty on inner edges
screen has behind interior mirror,not obscuring drivers view
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs rusty on inner edges
screen has behind interior mirror,not obscuring drivers view
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Airbag lamp on
Slight oil leak on main pas feed pipe to rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Airbag lamp on
Slight oil leak on main pas feed pipe to rack
rear number plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear discs rusty on braking surface/worn
rear number plate cracked
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eng managment light on
front tyres wear low =3mm each
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eng managment light on
front tyres wear low =3mm each
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?
Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 DRO is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2004 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 63,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DRO, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BU53 DRO is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2004.
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