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RC04 SAL

2004 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,360 mi
Last recorded89,360 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Coupe63,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC04 SAL
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,360 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2019 89,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,770 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,990 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,254 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil filter rusty

petrol filler neck rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil filter rusty

petrol filler neck rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2014 44,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front side lights dull

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between tread and sidewall slightly on inside

o/s dip beam dull

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,117 miles

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

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

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

both front side lights dull

both rear tyres perishing and cracking between tread and sidewall slightly on inside

o/s dip beam dull

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,746 miles

both front sidelights abit dull

front brake discs slightly corrodded

nearside wiper split but still clearing

o/s/f dip beam abit dull

rear brake discs slightly corrodded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,746 miles

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

both front sidelights abit dull

front brake discs slightly corrodded

o/s/f dip beam abit dull

rear brake discs slightly corrodded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,170 miles

front side lights abit dull

rear brake discs slightly corrodded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 42,170 miles

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

front side lights abit dull

rear brake discs slightly corrodded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,303 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 28 Mar 2011 37,303 miles

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,375 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,966 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,879 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,856 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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RC04 SAL is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RC04 SAL, 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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RC04 SAL is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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