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PN52 SZV

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 SZV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2011 70,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 70,282 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,771 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,312 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 59,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,391 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 51,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,544 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 35,542 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PN52 SZV is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PN52 SZV, 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 PN52 SZV registered?

PN52 SZV is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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