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KE03 RKA

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 RKA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,091 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 54,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 54,717 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 43,002 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 43,198 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 25,547 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Exhaust manifold is blowing slightly.

O/S/R tyre worn on outter wall, 2mm.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,473 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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KE03 RKA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 KE03 RKA, 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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KE03 RKA is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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