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V525 EKU

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,657 mi
Last recorded78,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 EKU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,657 miles

condition of all previous welding borderline

condition of both front brake pipes borderline

corrosion on chassis rails and front cross memeber

plastic covers fitted around cross member inspection limited

Fail 6 Jan 2014 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

condition of all previous welding borderline

condition of both front brake pipes borderline

corrosion on chassis rails and front cross memeber

plastic covers fitted around cross member inspection limited

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,022 miles

all brake pipes covered with grease inspection limited

condition of driver seat belt borderline

condition on previous welding on both outer sills

corrosion and unable too fully inspect front cross member due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes covered with grease inspection limited

condition of driver seat belt borderline

condition on previous welding on both outer sills

corrosion and unable too fully inspect front cross member due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,830 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 73,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres different size to rears

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight rougness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,453 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 71,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,888 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 67,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front & tyres different sizes

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,471 miles

odd size tyres front to rear

Fail 14 Dec 2007 61,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,851 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,776 miles

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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V525 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V525 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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What year was V525 EKU registered?

V525 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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