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KN03 DKX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,774 mi
Last recorded133,774 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 DKX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 133,774 miles

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 20 Oct 2015 130,812 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 130,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches on front windscreen

n/s/f outer sill corroded and damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,616 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches on front windscreen

n/s/f outer sill corroded and damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,220 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 120,204 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 105,072 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 96,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,807 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,539 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 54,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,763 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 41,763 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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KN03 DKX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN03 DKX, 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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What year was KN03 DKX registered?

KN03 DKX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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