2000 Hyundai Coupe — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 588 MOT tests, the 2000 Hyundai Coupe recorded a 66.8% pass rate. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 22.4% of the time, so this is 10.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.2%) and brakes (14.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, catalyst emissions and service brake performance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 90 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.0% in the 0-30k band and 31.4% in the 120-150k band, a 11.4-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 33.5% in 2021 to 31.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 101 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.8% | 87 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.9% | 76 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.2% | 66 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.1% | 42 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.6% | 33 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 90 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 45 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 40 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 37 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 34 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 40.6% | 239 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.8% | 175 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.9% | 152 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.9% | 117 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.3% | 102 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 91 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 35 | 20.0% |
| 30-60k | 164 | 31.7% |
| 60-90k | 225 | 33.8% |
| 90-120k | 118 | 38.1% |
| 120-150k | 35 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 164 | 33.5% |
| 2022 | 142 | 32.4% |
| 2023 | 125 | 36.0% |
| 2024 | 81 | 30.9% |
| 2025 | 76 | 31.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Coupe
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (12.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Hyundai Coupes pass their MOT?
66.8% of the 588 2000 Hyundai Coupe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Hyundai Coupe?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.2% of tests, followed by brakes (14.8%).
Does the 2000 Coupe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 0-30k band to 31.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 588 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.