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BG08 TGU

2008 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Coupe59,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 TGU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,408 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Ans discoloring (0.1 (b))

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Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,194 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper has greasy substance on it but is not brake fluid and no leaks are found

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 68,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Front brake caliper has greasy substance on it but is not brake fluid and no leaks are found

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 215/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 62,338 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe failure leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 215/45/17 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise osf brake backing cover insecure

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,887 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,493 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 23,558 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 May 2011 18,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 18,188 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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BG08 TGU is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG08 TGU, 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 BG08 TGU registered?

BG08 TGU is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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