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RY52 BHL

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,513 mi
Last recorded92,513 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 BHL
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 92,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,047 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn close to limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,410 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,557 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,014 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2012 62,933 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 62,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,051 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight damage front no. plate

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,036 miles

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

slight damage front no. plate

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,077 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres low

slight damagd to n/s/f door mirror

Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,077 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres low

slight damagd to n/s/f door mirror

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,922 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 19,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RY52 BHL is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY52 BHL, 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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RY52 BHL is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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