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EA55 KWE

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,381 mi
Last recorded183,381 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 KWE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 183,381 miles

n/s/r tyre slight flat spot

Oil leak

steering and suspension genral age and wear

Pass 13 Mar 2013 162,322 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 162,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 142,421 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 142,421 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,545 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 118,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,419 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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EA55 KWE is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA55 KWE, 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 EA55 KWE registered?

EA55 KWE is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EA55 KWE safe to buy?

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