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DX51 XKS

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XKS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,586 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 72,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom Corner Of Wheel Arch To Outer Sill, Within 30CM Of Trailing Arm Mounting, Marked In White Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom Corner Of Wheel Arch To Outer Sill, Within 30CM Of Trailing Arm Mounting, Marked In White Chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,689 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,173 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 47,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,401 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,953 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 40,953 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,467 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front inner driveshaft boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,528 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside inner cv boot seaping grease.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,054 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,932 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,140 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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DX51 XKS is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,138 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 DX51 XKS, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX51 XKS registered?

DX51 XKS is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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