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RF02 YKB

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YKB
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,668 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,146 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 108,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on dash

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, suspension components & underbody areas

Slight fluid stain/leak around engine & gearbox

Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on dash

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, suspension components & underbody areas

Slight fluid stain/leak around engine & gearbox

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,201 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

various body damage and nearside front wheel and tyre damage

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,234 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 May 2008 59,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel close to limit

Fail 10 May 2008 59,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 9 May 2007 51,245 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to various body panels

Fail 9 May 2007 51,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

damage to various body panels

sidewall damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2006 40,537 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 40,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YKB is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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