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AU53 ARO

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ARO
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 142,220 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wearing low 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread at 3mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2018 124,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,881 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 106,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 91,199 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Service Brake's 58% ONLY !!!!!

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges low on tread

front brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,465 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges low on tread

front brake pads getting blow

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,475 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,793 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and scored

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,552 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,750 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,539 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,939 miles

plastic over sills fitted

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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AU53 ARO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 63,455 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 AU53 ARO, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU53 ARO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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