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GK04 BYL

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,309 mi
Last recorded124,309 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 BYL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,309 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both rear anti roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Nearside front passenger door inner handle damaged but can still be opened

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,206 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to limmit

Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,575 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailer socket - fog light faulty

Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,577 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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GK04 BYL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 68,078 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 GK04 BYL, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK04 BYL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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