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KR53 WUC

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WUC
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 73,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 70,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 62,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 47,710 miles

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 7 Jan 2020 47,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre has sidewall damage

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy dented on inside slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

signs of coolant leak

Fail 29 Dec 2018 38,070 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy dented on inside slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

signs of coolant leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 25,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres near limit

offside outer door handle broken

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,194 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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KR53 WUC is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 63,143 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 KR53 WUC, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR53 WUC registered?

KR53 WUC is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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