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RX55 RUH

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,090 mi
Last recorded72,090 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 RUH
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,090 miles

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

Offside Front tyre damaged

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre damaged

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,092 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,654 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,886 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,435 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,737 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 17,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 16,466 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 14,811 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 13,093 miles

rear registration plate condition getting poor

Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,516 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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RX55 RUH is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,443 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 RX55 RUH, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX55 RUH registered?

RX55 RUH is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is RX55 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 RUH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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