2006 Hyundai Coupe — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,982 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Hyundai Coupe, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 69.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 34.3% in the 150k+ group versus 14.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.6% | 1,642 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 1,150 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 765 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.6% | 607 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 557 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.8% | 541 |
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) | 904 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 514 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 474 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 428 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 385 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 382 |
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 | 36.3% | 2,895 |
| 2 | Suspension | 30.2% | 2,414 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.6% | 2,202 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 21.1% | 1,684 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.6% | 1,404 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.6% | 1,087 |
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 | 164 | 14.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,157 | 24.3% |
| 60-90k | 2,881 | 29.8% |
| 90-120k | 2,581 | 34.0% |
| 120-150k | 918 | 35.9% |
| 150k+ | 277 | 34.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,373 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 1,924 | 31.2% |
| 2023 | 1,536 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 1,182 | 30.6% |
| 2025 | 967 | 31.0% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Coupe
Before buying a 2006 Hyundai Coupe, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 20.6% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (20.6% 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 (14.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.6% 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 2006 Hyundai Coupes pass their MOT?
69.1% of the 7,982 2006 Hyundai Coupe MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Hyundai Coupe?
Brakes, recorded in 20.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.4%).
Does the 2006 Coupe get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.6% in the 0-30k band to 34.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,982 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.