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VU02 HZH

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,490 mi
Last recorded82,490 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 HZH
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 82,490 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 82,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,824 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,824 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,327 miles

all tyres close to limit

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,131 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 42,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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VU02 HZH is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VU02 HZH, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 HZH registered?

VU02 HZH is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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