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RV52 VWR

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 VWR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, renewal recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 76,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, renewal recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,656 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,649 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,579 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,303 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 54,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,472 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 53,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 51,133 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,918 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,079 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 46,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,767 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 31,395 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 31,132 miles

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

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

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 VWR is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV52 VWR, 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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What year was RV52 VWR registered?

RV52 VWR is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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