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DK53 YZH

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,189 mi
Last recorded148,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YZH
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 148,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2013 142,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2013 142,831 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 128,849 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2012 128,281 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 112,386 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 95,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2010 95,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,635 miles

Offside rear tyre, 3mm, signs of cracking/splitting in tread, recommend replace.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 71,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre, 3mm, signs of cracking/splitting in tread, recommend replace.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,502 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,104 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 49,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DK53 YZH is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 DK53 YZH, 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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What year was DK53 YZH registered?

DK53 YZH is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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