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YR59 ELJ

2009 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,657 mi
Last recorded116,657 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Coupe57,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ELJ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 116,657 miles

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

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

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

age related corrosions within all precribed araes under the vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2025 116,646 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

age related corrosions within all precribed araes under the vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,881 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,677 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust flexie pipe deteiorated but not blowing

Fail 12 Oct 2022 106,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust flexie pipe deteiorated but not blowing

Pass 9 Oct 2021 103,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampness around O/S rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight vibration (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

lighting output of nearside headlight slightly reduced

Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight vibration (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

lighting output of nearside headlight slightly reduced

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,130 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,130 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,880 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 49,276 miles

Slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,537 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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YR59 ELJ is a 2009 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 57,626 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 YR59 ELJ, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR59 ELJ registered?

YR59 ELJ is a 2009 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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