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NL52 UTM

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,784 mi
Last recorded127,784 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 UTM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 127,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2014 118,554 miles

Oil leak around gearbox

Rear exhaust section join heavily corroded and blowing

Corrosion at front brake pipes

Corrosion at offside and nearside rear outer sill sections

Rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

Slight play at front anti-roll bar links

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 109,269 miles

Floorpan starting to corrode.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PAS belt is loose.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Floorpan starting to corrode.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PAS belt is loose.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

STRONG ADVISE: Both rear shock absorber spring cups have corroded excessively.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing off on outer edges

Fail 21 Sep 2010 91,555 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing off on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,455 miles

a/ hand brake free play

a/ nearside front brake pad 3-4 mm

a/ nearside rear brake pad 2-3 mm

a/ rear number plate

Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

a/ hand brake free play

a/ nearside front brake pad 3-4 mm

a/ nearside rear brake pad 2-3 mm

a/ rear number plate

Fail 25 Sep 2008 73,036 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,036 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,905 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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NL52 UTM is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 NL52 UTM, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL52 UTM registered?

NL52 UTM is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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