2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

887 MOT tests in 2024. 52.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.4%
Failed or needed repairs47.6%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 887 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements12.7%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.8%
    33 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes46.3%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Suspension18.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  7. Tyres8.2%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.1%

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 2006 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 52.4% of 2006 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 887 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Hyundai Coupe?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).