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RF02 YGY

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,170 mi
Last recorded139,170 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YGY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 139,170 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 139,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 125,757 miles

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

front both headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2013 125,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front both headlights slightly deteriorated

rear centre egistration plate bulbs dim

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,856 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to front number plate

play in steering rack

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 83,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,259 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,861 miles

offside rear antiroll bar chassis mount bush worn

play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,726 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyres worn on edges

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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RF02 YGY is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF02 YGY, 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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RF02 YGY is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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