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NK03 LKU

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,759 mi
Last recorded131,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 LKU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 131,759 miles

offside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

unable to see inner faces of rear brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2011 131,707 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

unable to see inner faces of rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2010 126,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 126,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

offside front brake back plate insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 106,042 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 100,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,398 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 92,398 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion has started in various brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,815 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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NK03 LKU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKU, 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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NK03 LKU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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