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MX54 MXA

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,149 mi
Last recorded124,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 MXA
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 124,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 122,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered with underseal

Fail 13 Jan 2025 122,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered with underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has underseal covered

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,843 miles

general corrosion under body

Fail 11 Jan 2023 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 21 Jan 2022 116,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 113,825 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 113,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Fail 15 Jun 2017 107,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,776 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 65,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 38,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear 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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MX54 MXA is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 MX54 MXA, 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 MX54 MXA registered?

MX54 MXA is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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