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PL05 YKC

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,223 mi
Last recorded54,223 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YKC
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 54,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,193 miles

Rear Sub frame has surface rust

Fail 31 Jan 2022 52,193 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub frame has surface rust

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,203 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,353 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,633 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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PL05 YKC is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PL05 YKC, 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.

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What year was PL05 YKC registered?

PL05 YKC is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is PL05 YKC safe to buy?

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