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GK55 VFP

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,160 mi
Last recorded123,160 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VFP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,160 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 117,098 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 117,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,353 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,666 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,457 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,653 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,225 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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GK55 VFP is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol 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 GK55 VFP, 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 GK55 VFP registered?

GK55 VFP is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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