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FE51 VGJ

2001 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Coupe68,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,966 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 99,966 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,019 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all fuel pipes rusty could do with underseal

Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,849 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all fuel pipes rusty could do with underseal

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,844 miles

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

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

battery loose

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,844 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 69,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,898 miles

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

water in o/s rear cluster

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,671 miles

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

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

water in o/s rear cluster

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,627 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,088 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 54,088 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,502 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 45,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 30,546 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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FE51 VGJ is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,470 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 FE51 VGJ, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE51 VGJ registered?

FE51 VGJ is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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