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AV08 FVJ

2008 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Coupe59,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 59,835 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 57,931 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 56,029 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 56,029 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 53,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 51,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread and cracking

Pass 5 May 2018 44,959 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 44,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 42,770 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 39,969 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 39,947 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 37,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 34,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear on the inner surface

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,826 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

handbrake performance is a borderline pass

Fail 13 Dec 2012 28,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

handbrake performance is a borderline pass

Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 25,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 25,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,847 miles

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

airbag light on

oil just over min

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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AV08 FVJ is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 FVJ, 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 AV08 FVJ registered?

AV08 FVJ is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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