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HX04 KVU

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,342 mi
Last recorded105,342 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 KVU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 105,342 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bar d bushes have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some rusting to o/s/r upper pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

some rusting to n/s/r lower sill

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,849 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r park brake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,397 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

eng oil leak

parking brake travel

some ovality on o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,397 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

eng oil leak

parking brake travel

some ovality on o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,176 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,176 miles

Registration plate lamp not working rear no plates (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,740 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 76,740 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 68,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,589 miles

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

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,399 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

parking brake travel

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake discs lipped

parking brake travel

Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,235 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,619 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate split

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2007 20,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front number plate split

front tyres worn on outer edge

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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HX04 KVU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HX04 KVU, 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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What year was HX04 KVU registered?

HX04 KVU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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