2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

207 MOT tests in 2024. 48.3% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.3%
Failed or needed repairs51.7%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 207 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 strength9.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.3%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes48.8%
  2. Lights & electrics31.4%
  3. Suspension23.7%
  4. Body & chassis18.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  7. Steering6.3%
  8. Tyres5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.6%

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 2003 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 48.3% of 2003 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 207 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 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; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).