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RV52 VZO

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 VZO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,301 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 105,899 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 105,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 98,427 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 86,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 59,607 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 59,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,982 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 VZO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,366 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 VZO, 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 23 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 VZO registered?

RV52 VZO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is RV52 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 VZO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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