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BV05 DVH

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,547 mi
Last recorded113,547 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DVH
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,547 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 113,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also repair plug fitted (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,813 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,832 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,255 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,917 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 51,470 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,958 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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BV05 DVH is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV05 DVH, 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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BV05 DVH is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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