2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,357 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,357 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements13.2%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.2%
    74 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes50.7%
  2. Lights & electrics26.8%
  3. Suspension19.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  5. Body & chassis10.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Tyres8.8%
  8. Steering7.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.6%

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 2007 Hyundai Coupe?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2007 Hyundai Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,357 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Hyundai Coupe?

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

Is the 2007 Hyundai Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).