At a Glance
The Hyundai Coupe has 29 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk2 (2002-2009) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 514K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Hyundai Coupe common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Hyundai Coupe generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Hyundai Coupe MOT Failures
Every reason Hyundai Coupe vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.66% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 7.20% |
| 3 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 6.41% |
| 4 | Tyre condition | 5.76% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.74% |
| 6 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 4.97% |
| 7 | Front lamp not working | 4.90% |
| 8 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.66% |
| 9 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.47% |
| 10 | Brake pads or linings worn | 4.40% |
| 11 | Stop lamp not working | 3.91% |
| 12 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.82% |
| 13 | Exhaust system fault | 3.53% |
| 14 | Driveshaft fault | 3.42% |
| 15 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 3.40% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.92% |
| 17 | Track rod end worn | 2.73% |
| 18 | Parking brake condition | 1.53% |
| 19 | Position lamp not working | 1.28% |
| 20 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.13% |
| 21 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.88% |
| 22 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.85% |
| 23 | Headlamp fault | 0.80% |
| 24 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.70% |
| 25 | Fog lamp not working | 0.68% |
| 26 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.66% |
| 27 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.57% |
| 28 | Indicator fault | 0.55% |
| 29 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.54% |
| 30 | Rear lamp not working | 0.54% |
| 31 | ABS fault | 0.53% |
| 32 | Chassis condition | 0.45% |
| 33 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.42% |
| 34 | Airbag warning light on | 0.40% |
| 35 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.35% |
| 36 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.34% |
| 37 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.33% |
| 38 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.32% |
| 39 | Seat belt condition | 0.31% |
| 40 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.29% |
| 41 | Steering rack fault | 0.24% |
| 42 | Brake fluid leak | 0.23% |
| 43 | Rear suspension fault | 0.23% |
| 44 | Front suspension fault | 0.20% |
| 45 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.20% |
| 46 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.19% |
| 47 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.19% |
| 48 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.18% |
| 49 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.17% |
| 50 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 51 | Horn not working | 0.16% |
| 52 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.16% |
| 53 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.14% |
| 54 | Brake pedal fault | 0.13% |
| 55 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.13% |
| 56 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 57 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.11% |
| 58 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 59 | Brake lever fault | 0.09% |
| 60 | Electrical switch fault | 0.09% |
| 61 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.09% |
| 62 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.09% |
| 63 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.09% |
| 64 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.09% |
| 65 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.08% |
| 66 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.06% |
| 67 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 68 | Steering lock fault | 0.04% |
| 69 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 70 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.04% |
| 71 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 72 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 73 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 74 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 75 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 76 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 77 | Engine oil leak | 0.03% |
| 78 | Steering column fault | 0.03% |
| 79 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 80 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.03% |
| 81 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.02% |
| 82 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 83 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.02% |
| 84 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 85 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 86 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 88 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 89 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 90 | Steering arm worn | 0.01% |
| 91 | Propshaft fault | 0.01% |
| 92 | Steering free play excessive | 0.01% |
| 93 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 94 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 95 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 96 | Power steering ram fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 98 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 100 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 101 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 102 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 103 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 104 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 105 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 106 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 107 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 109 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | <0.01% |
| 110 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 113 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 117 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 118 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 119 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 120 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 122 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 124 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 126 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 127 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 131 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 135 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 137 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 144 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 145 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 150 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 152 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 156 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 159 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 164 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 172 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 175 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 176 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
Showing all 177 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Hyundai Coupe MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Hyundai Coupe, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Hyundai Coupe problems?
Based on analysis of 514K Hyundai Coupe MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 29 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Hyundai Coupe generation has the most problems?
The Hyundai Coupe Mk2 (2002-2009) (2002–2009) has the highest number of identified common problems (25). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Hyundai Coupe?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Hyundai Coupe owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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