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SF03 KPU

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KPU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,487 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,450 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 52,450 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,282 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,423 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,423 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,650 miles

wipers poor

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,546 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 26,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,140 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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SF03 KPU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SF03 KPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 KPU registered?

SF03 KPU is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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