2007 Hyundai Coupe — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Hyundai Coupe passed 68.2% of its 11,344 recorded MOT tests. That is 10.3 percentage points worse than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 21.5%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Brakes dominates the failure mix at 21.2% of all tests — 8.0 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 1,538 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.1% in the 0-30k band and 36.6% in the 150k+ band, a 21.5-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 36.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.2% | 2,408 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.3% | 1,504 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.3% | 1,050 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.7% | 869 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 806 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.2% | 707 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 1,538 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 704 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 669 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 650 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 604 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 531 |
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 | 36.6% | 4,150 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.7% | 3,600 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.0% | 3,067 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.6% | 1,995 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.2% | 1,953 |
| 6 | Other defects | 11.6% | 1,312 |
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 | 192 | 15.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,541 | 24.5% |
| 60-90k | 3,861 | 31.6% |
| 90-120k | 3,752 | 33.9% |
| 120-150k | 1,483 | 35.2% |
| 150k+ | 511 | 36.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,000 | 31.0% |
| 2022 | 2,708 | 31.5% |
| 2023 | 2,316 | 32.4% |
| 2024 | 1,835 | 32.1% |
| 2025 | 1,485 | 32.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Coupe
On a 2007 Coupe, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (21.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (13.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.3% 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 2007 Hyundai Coupes pass their MOT?
68.2% of the 11,344 2007 Hyundai Coupe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Hyundai Coupe?
Brakes, recorded in 21.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.3%).
Does the 2007 Coupe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.1% in the 0-30k band to 36.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,344 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.