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NK54 JRU

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,759 mi
Last recorded41,759 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 JRU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 41,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 40,365 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,777 miles

all coil springs corroded but not broken

Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,138 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both rear handbrake low effort on rolling brake tester

Catching noise from both rear brakes when rotated

Front subframe corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,407 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 33,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 29,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,346 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 28,346 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 26,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,784 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 17,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,393 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 16,393 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front wheel alignment check/adjust.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,189 miles

Could you please remove the dog cage from the car before bringing your car for an MOT in future to allow us access to check the rear seat belts. Thankyou.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,365 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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NK54 JRU is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Blue 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 NK54 JRU, 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 NK54 JRU registered?

NK54 JRU is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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