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FY55 CSZ

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,689 mi
Last recorded141,689 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,689 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 141,644 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,598 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,598 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,110 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,020 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 106,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine running uneven

Fail 11 Nov 2014 102,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2014 98,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in screen

fuel fillerneck pipe and breather pipe corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but secure and not leaking

nearside rear bumper damaged but secure

nearside washer jet partialy inoperative but clears screen

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear engine mounting bush starting to split

stickers on headlamps slightly affecting beam image

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,645 miles

Rear tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,397 miles

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,506 miles

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

slight signs of binding on osr brake disk

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,027 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 CSZ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY55 CSZ, 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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FY55 CSZ is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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