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RF02 YKP

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,865 mi
Last recorded115,865 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 YKP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 115,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 115,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyrer worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear tyres perisherd

Fail 27 May 2014 78,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyrer worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear tyres perisherd

Pass 24 May 2013 72,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,053 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,824 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,415 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,415 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,302 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW APPROX 3MM ON INNER EDGES

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

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 4000 MILES LEFT

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,016 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 31,016 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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RF02 YKP is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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