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BU53 DSE

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DSE
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,351 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 14 Apr 2015 76,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,889 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,777 miles

long hand brake travel

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer tread and getting near wear bars

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,539 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 45,527 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight power steering leak

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 13,832 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 DSE is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DSE, 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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What year was BU53 DSE registered?

BU53 DSE is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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