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EICG916

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,097 mi
Last recorded103,097 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEICG916
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,097 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s front headlamps opaque

o/s and n/s front road springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,680 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,680 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,725 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp stickers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 92,725 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

headlamp stickers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,945 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

headlamp stickers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,156 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front fog lamp in-op.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,669 miles

o/s front fog lamp in-op.

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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EICG916 is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EICG916, 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 EICG916 registered?

EICG916 is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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