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AV08 RCX

2008 Hyundai Coupe

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Coupe59,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RCX
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 109,665 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 77,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs affected (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 60,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,210 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 45,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,284 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,758 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 21,758 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,699 miles

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 RCX is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

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

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