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NK05 OTL

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,835 mi
Last recorded69,835 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 OTL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,297 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 50,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,399 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,707 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,454 miles

all discs have slight corrosion

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,680 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,671 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever sticking on

o/s/r tyre punctured

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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NK05 OTL is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NK05 OTL, 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 NK05 OTL registered?

NK05 OTL is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NK05 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 OTL shows 14 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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