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CE08 XVU

2008 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,076 mi
Last recorded132,076 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Coupe59,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XVU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 132,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 130,353 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 130,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 125,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 122,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,965 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 112,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 106,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 106,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 92,806 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 92,806 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 71,565 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,982 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,383 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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CE08 XVU is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 59,337 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 CE08 XVU, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE08 XVU registered?

CE08 XVU is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is CE08 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 XVU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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