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BU51 UCN

2001 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Coupe68,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 UCN
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 126,004 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 116,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 100,151 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 100,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 92,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

p.a.s belt in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,162 miles

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

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

p.a.s belt in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,339 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 82,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,603 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 70,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2005 58,970 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 58,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BU51 UCN is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU51 UCN, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 UCN registered?

BU51 UCN is a 2001 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BU51 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 UCN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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