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LX51 CXU

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,911 mi
Last recorded64,911 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 CXU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,911 miles

front number plate cracked

high level stop inop

Fail 5 Feb 2024 64,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake cable damaged cable snapped in operation of parking brake performance (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

high level stop inop

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,015 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 56,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,976 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,820 miles

front down pipe flexi-joint outer cover corroded away

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,820 miles

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

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

front down pipe flexi-joint outer cover corroded away

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,451 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 43,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,399 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2012 41,399 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded by rear brake hoses

slight distortion to n/s/r disc

Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,551 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,541 miles

o/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,541 miles

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

o/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,384 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,820 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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LX51 CXU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,138 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 LX51 CXU, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX51 CXU registered?

LX51 CXU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 September 2001.

Is LX51 CXU safe to buy?

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