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DX03 VUP

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 VUP
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 103,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,607 miles

front plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,951 miles

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 21 Mar 2015 94,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,212 miles

both front brake discs scored and lipped

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs scored and lipped

Fail 17 Jan 2014 94,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,629 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OIL LEVEL

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 67,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear tires perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tires perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 48,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,641 miles

Front brake pads low

O/S/F tyre low on 2mm

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,718 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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DX03 VUP is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX03 VUP, 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 DX03 VUP registered?

DX03 VUP is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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