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RA52 YHD

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 YHD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,958 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing unevenly to inner edge, now close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing unevenly to outer edge, now close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing unevenly to inner edge, now close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing unevenly to outer edge, now close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,829 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear thin

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,829 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear thin

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,741 miles

Front number plate split

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,196 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low (185/65R15)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,286 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,659 miles

n/s/r hand brake poor performance

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,415 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 24,415 miles

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

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

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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RA52 YHD is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RA52 YHD, 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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RA52 YHD is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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