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SF51 WDS

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,526 mi
Last recorded78,526 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 WDS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,526 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 75,396 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,594 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease, unable to do proper inspection.

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

Front wiper blades are worn.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspect clips missing from parking brake cables.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,758 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,762 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 42,762 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight score on windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,758 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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SF51 WDS is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SF51 WDS, 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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What year was SF51 WDS registered?

SF51 WDS is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is SF51 WDS safe to buy?

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