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FE51 VJG

2001 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Coupe68,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VJG
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,018 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low, unable to fully inspect!

Fail 29 Dec 2015 87,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake pads appear low, unable to fully inspect!

Pass 31 Dec 2014 84,023 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 83,986 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 22 Dec 2013 80,268 miles

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

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,186 miles

Both front brake pipes surface corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes imbalanced 54%, recommend inspection and adjustment

Surface corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

Washer jets becomming weak but still provides sufficient amounts of fluid

Fail 28 Dec 2012 75,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake pipes surface corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil level low

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brakes imbalanced 54%, recommend inspection and adjustment

Surface corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

Washer jets becomming weak but still provides sufficient amounts of fluid

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,829 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear springs

damage to exhaust flexible joint

metal brake pipes to dirty to be tested

n/s/f cv boot perishing

o/s/f cv boot perishing

Fail 30 Dec 2010 62,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear springs

damage to exhaust flexible joint

metal brake pipes to dirty to be tested

n/s/f cv boot perishing

o/s/f cv boot perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,797 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 55,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,943 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 48,943 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,353 miles

COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Dec 2006 34,807 miles

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

o/s hand brake poor when compared to n/s

Pass 30 Dec 2005 29,232 miles

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
Full Hyundai Coupe reliability report

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FE51 VJG is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VJG, 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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FE51 VJG is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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