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YR59 ELX

2009 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,593 mi
Last recorded98,593 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Coupe57,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ELX
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 98,593 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components but not excessively weakened

Corrosion to rear suspension components but not excessively weakened

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded but unclear if this is excessive

Nearside dipped beam not as bright as offside but still has a clear beam pattern

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Possible heat shield missing from fuel filler pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2026 98,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Corrosion to front suspension components but not excessively weakened

Corrosion to rear suspension components but not excessively weakened

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded but unclear if this is excessive

Nearside dipped beam not as bright as offside but still has a clear beam pattern

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Possible heat shield missing from fuel filler pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,246 miles

Corrosion to underside including front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 95,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion to underside including front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded but unclear if it is excessive

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,506 miles

Both steering rack boots have a light misting of oil

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 90,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both steering rack boots have a light misting of oil

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,231 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar dust cover slight split but prevents ingress of dirty.

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 86,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Antiroll bar dust cover slight split but prevents ingress of dirty.

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,594 miles

Front subframe / suspension corroded but not excessively weakened

Fuel filler neck / exhaust heat shield insecure / corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded but not excessively weakened

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively weakened

Rear subframe / suspension corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,593 miles

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

Front subframe / suspension corroded but not excessively weakened

Fuel filler neck / exhaust heat shield insecure / corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded but not excessively weakened

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively weakened

Rear subframe / suspension corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 78,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,619 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust corrosion + slight blow front pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,598 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to miss shape on the inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,526 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,526 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 45,820 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,407 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 ELX is a 2009 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YR59 ELX, 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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YR59 ELX is a 2009 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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