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BU53 VVH

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,929 mi
Last recorded117,929 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VVH
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp aims weak

Fail 28 Nov 2016 115,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp aims weak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 111,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 111,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users defused pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 108,079 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 108,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,734 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 89,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,428 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 84,428 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 77,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,138 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

n/s/r light cluster cracked but doesn't emit white light

power steerin g pipes damp with a misting of oil

Fail 10 Jan 2008 55,496 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,496 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,372 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 52,913 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,135 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 VVH is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 VVH, 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.

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BU53 VVH is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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