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KL52 HPE

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,336 mi
Last recorded112,336 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 HPE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,336 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,848 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 109,848 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 104,403 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 98,773 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 98,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 95,982 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,297 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 73,184 miles

rear no plate starting to discolour

rearno plate lights dim

Fail 19 Dec 2007 72,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear no plate starting to discolour

rearno plate lights dim

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,674 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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KL52 HPE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KL52 HPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL52 HPE registered?

KL52 HPE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is KL52 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL52 HPE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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