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AE55 FYX

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,712 mi
Last recorded129,712 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 FYX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,712 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 126,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,249 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,075 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 108,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,886 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 86,007 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,309 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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AE55 FYX is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 FYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE55 FYX registered?

AE55 FYX is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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