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FL55 FVA

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,235 mi
Last recorded146,235 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FVA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 146,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 139,605 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 139,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 125,707 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 125,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,633 miles

brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2013 85,008 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 85,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,712 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 49,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

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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FL55 FVA is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL55 FVA, 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 FL55 FVA registered?

FL55 FVA is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 FVA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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