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NK03 KFV

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,755 mi
Last recorded52,755 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 KFV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,755 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,384 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,384 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,531 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,365 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 14,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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NK03 KFV is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NK03 KFV, 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 NK03 KFV registered?

NK03 KFV is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is NK03 KFV safe to buy?

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