2001 Hyundai Coupe — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2001 Hyundai Coupe passed 67.1% of its 940 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (22.5% fail rate), the 2001 Coupe comes out 10.3pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.7% of all tests — 4.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, position lamp and headlamp aim — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 161 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.8% in the 0-30k band and 42.7% in the 120-150k band, a 21.9-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 40.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 35.5% in 2021 to 29.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.7% | 176 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.4% | 135 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.4% | 135 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.9% | 93 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.8% | 83 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.1% | 57 |
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 | 161 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 84 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 78 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 74 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 66 |
| 6 | Wipers | 58 |
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 | 40.3% | 379 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.3% | 294 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.6% | 194 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.4% | 173 |
| 5 | Other defects | 18.3% | 172 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.1% | 151 |
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 | 48 | 20.8% |
| 30-60k | 252 | 26.2% |
| 60-90k | 307 | 34.8% |
| 90-120k | 237 | 36.3% |
| 120-150k | 82 | 42.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 304 | 35.5% |
| 2022 | 228 | 33.8% |
| 2023 | 161 | 32.3% |
| 2024 | 137 | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 110 | 29.1% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Coupe
On a 2001 Coupe, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.4% 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 (14.4% 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 2001 Hyundai Coupes pass their MOT?
67.1% of the 940 2001 Hyundai Coupe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Hyundai Coupe?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.7% of tests, followed by brakes (14.4%).
Does the 2001 Coupe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.8% in the 0-30k band to 42.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 940 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.