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CU03 CEV

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,257 mi
Last recorded82,257 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 CEV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,257 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 76,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,526 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,409 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,379 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,989 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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CU03 CEV is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,366 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 CU03 CEV, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 CEV registered?

CU03 CEV is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CU03 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 CEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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