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DK03 RKY

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,270 mi
Last recorded140,270 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 RKY
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 140,270 miles

Front cross member surface rust

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

Nearside Front chassis leg surface rust

Rear cross member surface rust

Fail 22 Apr 2016 140,270 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 128,064 miles

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

fuel line corroded [rear]

metal brake pipes n/s rear corroded

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 117,550 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,550 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2013 108,824 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

door seal insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

door seal insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2012 100,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 96,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 96,887 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,307 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 59,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DK03 RKY is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK03 RKY, 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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DK03 RKY is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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