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PY02 GVN

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,990 mi
Last recorded22,990 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 GVN
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 22,990 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective faided (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 21,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 21,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 21,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 21,313 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 21,311 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 21,004 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,763 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 20,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 19,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 18,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,072 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,074 miles

both nearside tyres perished

slight corrosion to various rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,175 miles

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

both nearside tyres perished

slight corrosion to various rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,513 miles

both sides rear brake discs starting to corrode

both sides rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre strarting to perish

Fail 8 Feb 2012 14,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both sides rear brake discs starting to corrode

both sides rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre strarting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,837 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 13,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,278 miles

front registration plate cracked but still clearly visible

rear registration plate deteriorating

some corrosion detected at front cross member

Pass 9 Feb 2009 12,542 miles

O/S/F Tyre has a nail in.

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate, but still clearly visible.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 9,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,084 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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PY02 GVN is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY02 GVN, 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 PY02 GVN registered?

PY02 GVN is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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