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DG52 GPU

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,442 mi
Last recorded115,442 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 GPU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 115,442 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 110,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,989 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 96,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front TYRE BADLY WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,454 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,454 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,114 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,522 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 60,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,994 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

vehicle had great trouble in maintaining revs between 2500 and 3000 rpm

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,252 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,416 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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DG52 GPU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG52 GPU, 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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DG52 GPU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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