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BV52 VZS

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,397 mi
Last recorded112,397 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VZS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,397 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 112,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,857 miles

n/s cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 6 Nov 2012 103,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s cv gaiter leaking grease

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,875 miles

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

o/s h/brake effort has only just met the minimum requirements.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,766 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf side dim close to excess

nsr and center rear seat belts checked with child seats in place

osf and osr tyres worn

rear brakes out of balance close to excess

Pass 16 Nov 2009 81,204 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

nail in osr tyre

nsf tyre worn

nsr seat belt checked with child seat in place

rear brake out of balance very close to excess(os low)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,276 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,506 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,551 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 48,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,767 miles

Underside of vehicle very muddy

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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BV52 VZS is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BV52 VZS, 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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BV52 VZS is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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