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DY05 WMU

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WMU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,750 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,280 miles

both track rod end gators damp

n.s.r. wheel arch corroded

o.s. handbrake cable in poor condition

o.s. handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,451 miles

front number plate broken

small split o.s. wiper blade

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,783 miles

front number plate cracked

o.s.r. tyre cracking

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,721 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

o.s.r. tyre cracking

rear brake pads low

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,275 miles

o.s.r. hand brake and foot brake effort getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to o.s.r. seat belt

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,786 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

o.s.f. tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,026 miles

front tyres worn on edges poss track out ???

Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,020 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges poss track out ???

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,494 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,541 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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DY05 WMU is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 DY05 WMU, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY05 WMU registered?

DY05 WMU is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 WMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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