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DY55 DWL

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 DWL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,864 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,261 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 105,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted (unable to see certain components)

nearside rear brake disc slight scoreing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,532 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted (unable to see certain components)

nearside rear brake disc slight scoreing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,304 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre front lower gearbox/engine mounting slightly deteriorated

engine under tray fitted (unable to see certain components)

nearside & offside front tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,622 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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DY55 DWL 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 DY55 DWL, 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 DY55 DWL registered?

DY55 DWL is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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