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EX52 YLJ

2002 Hyundai Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,911 mi
Last recorded89,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Coupe67,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 YLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025 89,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 82,745 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 82,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,537 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,166 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 64,166 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,810 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,539 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,572 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

clutch?

o/s/r brake noise

oil black / service?

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,645 miles

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

clutch?

o/s/r brake noise

oil black / service?

Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch?

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch?

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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EX52 YLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Coupe in Yellow with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 67,372 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 EX52 YLJ, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX52 YLJ registered?

EX52 YLJ is a 2002 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is EX52 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 YLJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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