Common problems by part
Hyundai Coupe body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 5,208 MOT tests · Updated
At 16 years, 9.2 in 100 MOT tests of the Hyundai Coupe failed on body and structure, against 7.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 5,208 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 481 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 19 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases, 6.5 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
9.2 fails per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 7.6 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 16 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Hyundai Coupe body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1,324 | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| 14 | 2,529 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 15 | 4,367 | 8.2 | 6.7 |
| 16 | 5,208 | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| 17 | 4,403 | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| 18 | 3,381 | 11.0 | 8.7 |
| 19* | 2,154 | 12.5 | 9.0 |
| 20* | 1,295 | 13.6 | 9.2 |
All first-use years of the Hyundai Coupe pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the body and structure at 16 years
Fails
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases: 6.5 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.8. Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases: 11.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 4.6. Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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Other Hyundai Coupe problems
Body and structure on rival models
- Mazda MX-5 body and structure problems: 3.3 per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 9.2 for the Hyundai Coupe (24,545 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz CLK body and structure problems: 2.0 per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 9.2 for the Hyundai Coupe (13,481 MOT tests)
- BMW Z4 body and structure problems: 1.4 per 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 9.2 for the Hyundai Coupe (10,966 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Hyundai Coupe have more body and structure problems than other cars?
9.2 in 100 MOT tests at 16 years, against 7.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 5,208 MOT tests).
How common are Hyundai Coupe body and structure problems?
9.2 in 100 MOT tests at 16 years failed on body and structure, against 7.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 5,208 MOT tests).
What is the most common Hyundai Coupe body and structure fail?
6.5 in 100 MOT tests at 16 years: Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases (336 MOT tests with it).
At what age do Hyundai Coupe body and structure fails start?
19 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 3,449 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 24,661 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare