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Hyundai Coupe reliability by build year

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We've only got 1,406 MOT tests for Hyundai Coupes built around 2008 (17 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Hyundai Coupe built around 2008: fails its MOT more often than average

Hyundai Coupes built around 2008 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the suspension on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

35% of MOT tests on Hyundai Coupes built around 2008 ended in a fail (retests included), against 25% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Hyundai Coupes built around 2008 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Hyundai Coupe's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Coupe's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Coupe Mk2 (GK)

Mk2 (GK) (2002-2009)

Not enough tests to rate
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34.6% fail rate, built around 2008 (17 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.2%)

From 1,406 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Hyundai Coupe.

See every build year for the Hyundai Coupe

By age

Hyundai Coupe fail rate by age

This chart combines every Hyundai Coupe ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
57635.6%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,24134.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,40634.6%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,34636.0%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
84834.2%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
49231.1%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
30334.3%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
15534.2%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
11934.4%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
9834.7%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
17235.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 17-year-old Hyundai Coupes

These issues come from 17-year-old Hyundai Coupes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.8%
    Advisory: 366Fail: 34 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    19.5%
    Advisory: 464Fail: 37 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    18.4%
    Advisory: 329Fail: 77 (19% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    17.9%
    Advisory: 200Fail: 70 (26% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    15.7%
    Advisory: 282Fail: 5 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,406 MOT tests on 17-year-old Hyundai Coupes, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 17-year-old Hyundai Coupes notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension37%
  2. Brakes + Lighting32%
  3. Brakes + Tyres27%
  4. Lighting + Suspension26%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 972 MOT tests on Hyundai Coupe cars built around 2008 (17 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Hyundai Coupe.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Hyundai Coupe recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Front suspension may fail

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.8%
    Dangerous
    2.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 10.2%, against 34.6% for the Hyundai Coupe, both built around 2008.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,238 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    Lower fail rate: 17.0%, against 34.6% for the Hyundai Coupe, both built around 2008.

    1,380 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    BMW 6 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.4%
    Dangerous
    4.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    83.3%

    Lower fail rate: 20.6%, against 34.6% for the Hyundai Coupe, both built around 2008.

    7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,535 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 25.2%, against 34.6% for the Hyundai Coupe, both built around 2008.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    9,316 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Hyundai Coupe across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,406 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Hyundai Coupe ever sold: 6,756 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2008 (17 years old): 1,406 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.