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AY51 GXU

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,259 mi
Last recorded116,259 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GXU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in plastic trunking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front to rear brake pipes covered by trims

Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,918 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 58,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,580 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 28,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,511 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,986 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,373 miles

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

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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AY51 GXU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY51 GXU, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY51 GXU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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