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AY03 CKU

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,354 mi
Last recorded87,354 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 CKU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,354 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 87,354 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 11 Mar 2026 87,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 22 Mar 2025 79,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 79,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 38,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 22,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 21,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 19,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,557 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS 205/55/16 V

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,911 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 16,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,136 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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AY03 CKU is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AY03 CKU, 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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What year was AY03 CKU registered?

AY03 CKU is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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