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KY55 VZV

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,206 mi
Last recorded91,206 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VZV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,973 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,635 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,169 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,950 miles

inner front brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,946 miles

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

inner front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,172 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,055 miles

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,017 miles

rear inner brake pads 75% worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,808 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,797 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KY55 VZV is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 KY55 VZV, 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 21 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 KY55 VZV registered?

KY55 VZV is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is KY55 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 VZV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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