2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

552 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 552 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements12.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.7%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    29 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.1%
    22 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes46.4%
  2. Lights & electrics28.8%
  3. Suspension20.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.9%
  5. Body & chassis12.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  7. Tyres7.2%
  8. Steering5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%

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 2005 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2005 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 552 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Hyundai Coupe?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 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).