CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY02 VUU

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,262 mi
Last recorded80,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VUU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,262 miles

o/s outer sill weak

o/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s outer sill weak

o/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,564 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,407 miles

Battery insecure

fuel pipes at rear corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots surface cracks

Fail 13 Jan 2010 62,404 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

fuel pipes at rear corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots surface cracks

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,049 miles

o/s outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,234 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 40,234 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,271 miles

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour

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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY02 VUU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 FY02 VUU, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY02 VUU?

You can check the full history of FY02 VUU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY02 VUU registered?

FY02 VUU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is FY02 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 VUU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY02 VUU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY02 VUU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.