CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE55 DXW

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 DXW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 144,125 miles

o/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r wheel binding - requires caliper

washers poor

Fail 8 Nov 2014 144,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r wheel binding - requires caliper

washers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2013 131,941 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 131,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 97,877 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 78,377 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 51,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,950 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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE55 DXW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 VE55 DXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE55 DXW?

You can check the full history of VE55 DXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE55 DXW registered?

VE55 DXW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is VE55 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 DXW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE55 DXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE55 DXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.