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EK05 VUR

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VUR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 93,644 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner fascia

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower gearbox mount split

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 93,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded inner fascia

Lower gearbox mount split

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 30 May 2022 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60-15 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 89,707 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,600 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 44,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective may fail when retested with fluid on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective may fail when retested with washer fluid on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15, 88V (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres totally bald outer edges and rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,464 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,332 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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EK05 VUR is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK05 VUR, 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 EK05 VUR registered?

EK05 VUR is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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