2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

107 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 107 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.2%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Cable: damaged2.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.7%
  2. Lights & electrics25.2%
  3. Body & chassis15.9%
  4. Suspension15.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2001 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 107 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Hyundai Coupe?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).