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RV02 ULC

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 ULC
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 115,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 115,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 110,989 miles

Engine Management Light On

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering Rack Weeping

Fail 6 May 2021 110,989 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced ...Both... (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps ...Both... (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light On

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering Rack Weeping

Pass 14 May 2020 107,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 107,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,109 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,768 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion forming on underside/components

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,768 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion forming on underside/components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,928 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ...Offside Rear... (2.4.G.2)

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

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,928 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ...Offside Rear... (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,808 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake poor

Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,214 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,163 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 48,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,958 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 39,958 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 33,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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RV02 ULC is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RV02 ULC, 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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RV02 ULC is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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