2006 Hyundai Coupe 2.0L Petrol · ME06 AHD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on October 3 2025 at 96,331 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of instability followed by a resolution. While the car passed its most recent inspection, it suffered two consecutive failures within a one-month window in late 2025. The transition from failure in September to a clean pass in early October suggests that the previous owner addressed specific defects only to meet legal compliance requirements rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 96,331 miles, this 20-year-old Hyundai has averaged a low of approximately 4,800 miles per year. The data indicates a significant burst of activity between October 2024 and October 2025, where the vehicle covered over 6,700 miles in just twelve months. This pattern suggests the car may have sat for long periods previously before being used more regularly. Low annual mileage vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes, seals, and brake lines, which can perish regardless of low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension assembly, as the MOT record lacks specific defect descriptions for the recent failures. Given the age of the vehicle, structural integrity is a priority, specifically focusing on the sills, wheel arches, and rear mounting points where corrosion often accumulates. The buyer should also check for seized brake calipers or perished tyres, which are common in cars that mileage infrequently. The recurring failures in 2025 imply that mechanical components or safety items required attention that was only addressed before the final pass, necessitating a verification of the work performed to ensure they were not temporary fixes.