2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

107 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements14.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.3%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.5%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.5%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.7%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  7. Washers: not working3.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes59.8%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks14.0%
  4. Lights & electrics14.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  6. Body & chassis9.3%
  7. Tyres7.5%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.1%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2002 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2002 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 107 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Hyundai Coupe?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).