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KE04 NLL

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,952 mi
Last recorded63,952 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 NLL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,952 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 63,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,957 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 54,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Smoke level 0.80 on sticker under bonnet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 50,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,415 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,308 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,365 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 42,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,297 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 36,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,407 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,597 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 29,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,956 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 28,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,145 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 27,145 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2009 24,286 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,101 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 16,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres on 3mm on outter 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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KE04 NLL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE04 NLL, 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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KE04 NLL is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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