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RV52 VWP

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,541 mi
Last recorded171,541 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 VWP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 171,541 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 169,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2017 169,191 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 165,119 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 165,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 155,704 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 155,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 143,051 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 135,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 116,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 108,952 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 100,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 93,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 72,924 miles

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

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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RV52 VWP 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 80%.

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 RV52 VWP, 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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RV52 VWP is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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