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FY55 AKF

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 AKF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,023 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,381 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,002 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,976 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,266 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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FY55 AKF is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY55 AKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 AKF registered?

FY55 AKF is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 AKF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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