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CV52 WGA

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,015 mi
Last recorded90,015 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WGA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 90,015 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

items in rear seat unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 14 Apr 2025 89,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

items in rear seat unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,569 miles

excessive hand break

Fail 28 Mar 2024 74,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

excessive hand break

Pass 1 Apr 2023 61,544 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,368 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front subframe extensively welded and painted

power steering belt slack but no affecting operation of steering

Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,117 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,886 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 41,886 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,748 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,111 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,495 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,565 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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CV52 WGA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV52 WGA, 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.

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What year was CV52 WGA registered?

CV52 WGA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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