2008 Hyundai Coupe MOT pass rate: 58.8% (3,108 tests)
Is the 2008 Coupe getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.1% -5.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 56.5% -8.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 59.6% -5.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Coupe
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,469 | 31.2% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 855 | 18.2% |
| 3 | Suspension | 664 | 14.1% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 397 | 8.4% |
| 5 | Steering | 390 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Tyres | 326 | 6.9% |
All Coupe years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,701 | 59.0% | -5.5 pts | 90,708 |
| 2006 | 2,757 | 59.7% | -4.7 pts | 88,242 |
| 2007 | 4,188 | 57.0% | -8.1 pts | 92,203 |
| 2008 (this page) | 3,108 | 58.8% | -6.3 pts | 89,044 |
| 2009 | 3,250 | 59.0% | -7.4 pts | 85,055 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Hyundai Coupe reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 58.8% of their MOT tests (3,108 tests, 2023–2025), -6.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 89,044 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Coupe?
The median tested example shows 89,044 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.