2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

348 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 348 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements12.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes46.0%
  2. Lights & electrics30.2%
  3. Body & chassis22.1%
  4. Suspension20.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks18.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Steering6.9%
  8. Tyres6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases14.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%

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 2004 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2004 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 348 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Hyundai Coupe?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).