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KX03 HNB

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,521 mi
Last recorded60,521 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 HNB
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 60,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 57,539 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 57,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 49,376 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR / NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,062 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 49,062 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,040 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,382 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,065 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,555 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,555 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,795 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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KX03 HNB is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 KX03 HNB, 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 KX03 HNB registered?

KX03 HNB is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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