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SA52 PBO

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,466 mi
Last recorded139,466 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 PBO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 139,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 114,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,161 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,805 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,774 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,651 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,017 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,378 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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SA52 PBO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SA52 PBO, 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 SA52 PBO registered?

SA52 PBO is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is SA52 PBO safe to buy?

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