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NK03 ZBR

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,579 mi
Last recorded51,579 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 ZBR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 51,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Diesel residue on engine

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate faded and deteriorated

Rear various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2019 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Diesel residue on engine

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate faded and deteriorated

Rear various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,109 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 39,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,870 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,870 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 19,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 5,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 100 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 ZBR is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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