2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,039 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,039 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements11.5%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.7%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.7%
    61 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes46.9%
  2. Lights & electrics27.4%
  3. Suspension18.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.4%
  5. Steering10.9%
  6. Body & chassis9.2%
  7. Tyres8.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%

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 2008 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2008 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,039 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Hyundai Coupe?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).