2004 Hyundai Coupe · 1,542 MOT tests
2004 Hyundai Coupe reliability
2004 Hyundai Coupes fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Coupe years (1,542 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Coupes: 48%)
- 49.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Hyundai Coupes: 48%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 84,187
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,542
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (141% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Hyundai Coupe
Fail rate by area
- Brakes28.7%
- Lights and electrics19.4%
- Body, chassis and structure17.1%
- Suspension17.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 11.61%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Exhaust has major gas leak 6.1%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.03%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.99%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.28%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.04%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (11.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.6%)
Is a 2004 Hyundai Coupe reliable?
2004 Hyundai Coupes fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Coupe years (1,542 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Hyundai Coupe MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (11.61% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (6.1% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Hyundai Coupe have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Hyundai Coupe shows 84,187 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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