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GK05 VOH

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VOH
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 127,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,561 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 121,561 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,382 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,291 miles

Slight bind on offside front brake when jacked up

Fail 20 Feb 2020 104,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight bind on offside front brake when jacked up

Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,187 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pads look low

offside front brake has slight bind when jacked up

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake bineing when jacked up

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,474 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,429 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,548 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 26,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,373 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,357 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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GK05 VOH is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GK05 VOH, 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 GK05 VOH registered?

GK05 VOH is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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