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SV54 AXM

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,039 mi
Last recorded67,039 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 AXM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,039 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler neck wet (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer arch holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing outer edges

various components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,038 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broke during check (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded filler neck wet (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer arch holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake cables insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing outer edges

various components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 58,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped chafing on drive shaft (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrision on sills

fuel filler pipes corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 29 Jan 2016 37,060 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrision on sills

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil level low?

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,164 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 21,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 18,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,720 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,819 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,954 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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SV54 AXM is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 68,078 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 SV54 AXM, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV54 AXM is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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