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DS 8513

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8513
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 80,283 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,801 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 57,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efforts only JUST met it would appear the system needs adjustment/repair

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,585 miles

Nearside park brake effort lower than offside-system may require adjustment/repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,894 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 52,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,792 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 45,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,190 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,416 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,752 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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DS 8513 is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS 8513, 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 DS 8513 registered?

DS 8513 is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is DS 8513 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8513 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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