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BU53 VKX

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,215 mi
Last recorded60,215 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,215 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 60,215 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 52,961 miles

Front headlamp lens turning opaque

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,871 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 46,871 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,749 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 44,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 41,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,199 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,625 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 16,765 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,765 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 14,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,777 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 VKX is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

BU53 VKX is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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