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A5 GEU

2008 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Coupe59,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GEU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 87,264 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 87,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 82,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tested in the wet

Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,206 miles

off side front door inner handle damaged but opens door

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery held in with zip ties requires attention (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,309 miles

topped up engine oil level to carry out emissions test

Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,309 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine / gear box mounting central main securing bolt missing replaced for m o t (6.1.8 (a) (i))

topped up engine oil level to carry out emissions test

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,820 miles

advise n/s rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of ageing monitor

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,889 miles

advise child seat fitted to o/s rear seat belt at time of test

advise n/s rear tyre showing signs of ageing outer side wall cracking up monitor recommend replacement

Fail 7 Feb 2017 52,889 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise child seat fitted to o/s rear seat belt at time of test

advise n/s rear tyre showing signs of ageing outer side wall cracking up monitor recommend replacement

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,347 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front flexi pipe split

Fail 14 Jan 2016 49,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front flexi pipe split

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,645 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 45,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,372 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 28,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades worn

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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A5 GEU is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 59,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 GEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 GEU registered?

A5 GEU is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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