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DG02 OEA

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,868 mi
Last recorded74,868 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 OEA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front outer cv boot cracking up

exhaust rusting

fuel pipes rusting

headlamp lenses misting over

nearside outer sill rusting

rear subframe rusting

slight blow from exhaust backbox

underbody rusting

Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front outer cv boot cracking up

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

exhaust rusting

fuel pipes rusting

headlamp lenses misting over

nearside outer sill rusting

rear subframe rusting

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight blow from exhaust backbox

underbody rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,251 miles

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

Offside 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)

handbrake may require adjustment

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,945 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s front tyre tread getting worn

rear suspension rusting

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust rusty

o/s front tyre tread getting worn

rear suspension rusting

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,364 miles

handbrake may require adjustment

o/s rear tyre getting worn and rubber cracking not yet to excess

Fail 22 Sep 2014 58,364 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake may require adjustment

o/s rear tyre getting worn and rubber cracking not yet to excess

slight imbalamce rear foot brake

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,753 miles

battery insecure

exhaust front flexy slight deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split but still cleaning screen

Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

exhaust front flexy slight deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split but still cleaning screen

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,778 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 44,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,723 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,723 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,124 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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DG02 OEA is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG02 OEA, 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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DG02 OEA is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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