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RV52 VXN

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,561 mi
Last recorded112,561 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 VXN
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2013 112,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn very low

engine oil leaks

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside c.v. boot poorly fitted

play in offside and nearside front top strut mountings

Pass 23 Feb 2013 112,561 miles

all tyres worn very low

engine oil leaks

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside c.v. boot poorly fitted

play in offside and nearside front top strut mountings

Pass 25 Feb 2012 102,183 miles

engine oil leaks.

fuel and brake pipes covered by plastic trims.

n/s/f c.v boot perished.

slight exhaust leak from front joint.

very slight play in steering.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,520 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2010 66,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,465 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,555 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,826 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 26,993 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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RV52 VXN is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 VXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for RV52 VXN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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