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HF03 KYC

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KYC
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi but complete exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 95,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,873 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,837 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,627 miles

Engine light on

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,281 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,873 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,872 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracking on its sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,457 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,009 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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HF03 KYC is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,366 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 HF03 KYC, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF03 KYC registered?

HF03 KYC is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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