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RV02 YLU

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,932 mi
Last recorded102,932 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 102,932 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D-BUSHES - N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 99,002 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 99,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 19 May 2014 94,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 86,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,836 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 68,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,644 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 64,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

protective covers fitted some testable items are concealed (pipes)

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 16 May 2007 56,020 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 43,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 31,967 miles

slight play in n/f road wheel

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 YLU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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