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NU52 GZN

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 GZN
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,049 miles

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

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

corrosion on all underside components

rocker cover gasket leaking oil onto exhaust manifold

Fail 26 Jul 2014 121,045 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on all underside components

rocker cover gasket leaking oil onto exhaust manifold

Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,797 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

offside rear tyre has low tread

Fail 8 Aug 2013 117,797 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

offside rear tyre has low tread

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,517 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 113,517 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,285 miles

engine management light indicating fault

Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 83,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,138 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,083 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,378 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,887 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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NU52 GZN is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NU52 GZN, 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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NU52 GZN is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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