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SM55 VAO

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,056 mi
Last recorded111,056 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VAO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,056 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring cracked (3.4.2)

both front tyres close to limit on outer edges

front number plate cracked

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2014 87,874 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2014 87,874 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,143 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,931 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 57,653 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

small tear in o/s wiper blade

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 31,160 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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SM55 VAO is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM55 VAO, 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 SM55 VAO registered?

SM55 VAO is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is SM55 VAO safe to buy?

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