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V520 EKU

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,763 mi
Last recorded72,763 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 EKU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,763 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,279 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 68,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,744 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 65,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,159 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,536 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,536 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates fading but still readable

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,467 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 48,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,867 miles

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?

Based on 134,580 MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,190
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,241
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,809
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,268
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
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V520 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 76,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V520 EKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V520 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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