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RO52 POV

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,421 mi
Last recorded150,421 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 POV
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 150,421 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 150,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 150,486 miles

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

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nsr bear close on excesive play

osf seat belt fraying

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres have edge wear close to limit / nsr tyre punutured

brake discs corroded

brake pedal spongy

brake pipes corroded

play at front steering suspension / platy at rack and nsf track rod end

Pass 31 Jan 2011 143,212 miles

discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 143,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch slipping

discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 134,633 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 134,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,472 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,282 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 34,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,810 miles

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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RO52 POV is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RO52 POV, 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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RO52 POV is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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