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RO52 PPF

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 PPF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,464 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,874 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,654 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s headlamp lens poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2018 96,720 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2018 96,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,773 miles

n/s headlamp lens in poor condition

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Dec 2016 91,330 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,405 miles

n/s headlamp lens in poor condition

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,923 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2013 82,351 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,351 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 77,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,497 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,565 miles

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

partial plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 26 Oct 2010 65,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

partial plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,674 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 46,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 20,635 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 PPF is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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