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RA52 YGJ

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,555 mi
Last recorded117,555 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 YGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 117,555 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 117,555 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,803 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,608 miles

advise corrosion on nsr outer wheel arch

Fail 16 Aug 2010 93,601 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,222 miles

slight coolant leak

unable to fully inspect boot area due to being over filled

Fail 27 Oct 2009 92,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight coolant leak

unable to fully inspect boot area due to being over filled

Pass 16 Oct 2008 91,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 91,417 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 39,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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RA52 YGJ is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA52 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA52 YGJ registered?

RA52 YGJ is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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