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DK03 RKZ

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 RKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wheel arch hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wheel arch hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,636 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 82,592 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid - rack pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 72,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid - rack pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 62,305 miles

rear wiper split

surface corrosion offside rear brake disc

Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside /nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight dampness power steering pipe offside front

Fail 4 Feb 2017 53,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside /nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight dampness power steering pipe offside front

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,480 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper sticking slightly

both front tyres wearing outer edges

slight corrosion rear exhaust pipe

slight dampness offside front power steering pipe

Fail 25 Oct 2014 33,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 22,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,910 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 21,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,793 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,885 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 14,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 12,369 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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DK03 RKZ is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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