2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,078 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,078 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements12.6%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.8%
    52 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.6%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.4%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes45.8%
  2. Lights & electrics25.1%
  3. Suspension14.8%
  4. Steering12.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.6%
  6. Tyres8.0%
  7. Body & chassis7.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%

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 2009 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2009 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,078 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Hyundai Coupe?

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

Is the 2009 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).