Hyundai Coupe
From 11,157 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Coupes fare better: 2009 models pass at 66.7% vs 62.8% for 2004.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 837 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 837 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 472 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 455 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 382 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 346 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 326 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 319 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 301 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 299 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 291 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.2% of Coupe failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £135.
Hyundai Coupe on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,180 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 1,180. At this rate, roughly 6.7 years until none remain. Now at 16.4% of its peak (47,987 in 2009 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 4,275 | 3,581 | +0 | -205 | -205 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4,467 | 3,594 | +0 | -227 | -227 |
| 2025 Q1 | 4,680 | 3,608 | +0 | -360 | -360 |
| 2024 Q4 | 4,948 | 3,700 | +0 | -388 | -388 |
| 2024 Q3 | 5,246 | 3,790 | +1 | -342 | -341 |
| 2024 Q2 | 5,539 | 3,838 | +0 | -279 | -279 |
| 2024 Q1 | 5,807 | 3,849 | +0 | -270 | -270 |
| 2023 Q4 | 6,132 | 3,794 | +0 | -258 | -258 |
11 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe Siii A | Gas | 1,855 | 45% |
| Coupe Se | Gas | 689 | 17% |
| Coupe Siii | Petrol | 631 | 15% |
| Coupe Se Auto | Petrol | 306 | 7% |
| Coupe S | Petrol | 202 | 5% |
| Coupe V6 | Petrol | 118 | 3% |
| Coupe V6 Auto | Petrol | 88 | 2% |
| Coupe | Petrol | 76 | 2% |
| Coupe Atlantic | Petrol | 76 | 2% |
| Coupe Tsiii | Petrol | 63 | 2% |
| Coupe Special Equipment | Petrol | 50 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 66.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 64.1% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 62.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2006 | 64.7% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
7 earlier years
| 2005 | 65.3% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2004 | 62.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2003 | 56.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2002 | 64% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2001 | 66.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2000 | 63.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 1998 | 66.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Coupes tested had between 70,072 and 111,528 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 88,621 median miles, the Coupe has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Coupe has a 64.2% MOT pass rate based on 11,157 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Coupe?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Coupe is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 837 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Hyundai Coupes are on UK roads?
There are 4,275 Hyundai Coupes currently licensed on UK roads, with 3,581 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Coupe at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Coupe is 88,621 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 70,072 and 111,528 miles.
Buying a used Coupe?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 64.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £135 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.