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DX53 NSO

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,543 mi
Last recorded80,543 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 NSO
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,543 miles

rear subframe corroding

splitts in front wishbone bushes

steering pipes damp

Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,543 miles

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

rear subframe corroding

splitts in front wishbone bushes

steering pipes damp

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,080 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge,

nsr tyre slight cracking / nail in tread

splits in front wishbone bushes

steering pipes damp

Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,966 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge,

nsr tyre slight cracking / nail in tread

splits in front wishbone bushes

steering pipes damp

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,174 miles

oil low

osf tyre worn on edges,osr tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 57,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

oil low

osf tyre worn on edges,osr tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,711 miles

nsr brake pipe corroding

play in osf drop link

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

rear number plate deterioating

suspect steering fluid leak in engine bay

Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,710 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsr brake pipe corroding

play in osf drop link

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

rear number plate deterioating

suspect steering fluid leak in engine bay

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,518 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,002 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,101 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,063 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 19,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,200 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 6,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,191 miles

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

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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DX53 NSO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX53 NSO, 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 DX53 NSO registered?

DX53 NSO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is DX53 NSO safe to buy?

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