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KC03 LDE

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,217 mi
Last recorded51,217 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 LDE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,217 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,609 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 42,969 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corrded

some binding of offside front brake

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 35,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,330 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 29,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 29,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 27,195 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 May 2013 24,823 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 22 May 2013 24,823 miles

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,586 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 19,929 miles

handbrake travel req.attn.soon.

o/s park brake effort low

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,806 miles

both headlamp lenses scratched

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,725 miles

light scratches & chips in screen

Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,725 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light scratches & chips in screen

Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,521 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 10,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,677 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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KC03 LDE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC03 LDE, 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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KC03 LDE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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