2006 Hyundai Coupe 2.0L Petrol · FA06 ABO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on a consistent history of passes over several years. The most recent test conducted on 21 March 2022 at 118,422 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This followed a failure just seventeen days prior on 4 March 2022 at 118,265 miles, though the lack of recorded defects suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the re-test. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. Between December 2019 and March 2022, the car covered only 12,679 miles, indicating infrequent use or long storage periods. However, a significant gap exists since the last recorded MOT in March 2022. As of June 2026, the vehicle is over four years overdue for its annual certification, which significantly increases the risk of undetected mechanical degradation or dry-rot in rubber components despite the low recorded mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as low-mileage vehicles of this era often suffer from hidden corrosion in the sills and wheel arches due to sitting. Focus should be paid to the suspension bushes and coil springs, which can perish or crack over time regardless of distance travelled. Given the interval since the last test, checking the brakes for seized calipers or pitted discs is essential, as stationary vehicles are prone to moisture-induced surface rust and internal corrosion.