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VU04 AFA

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AFA
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,651 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,878 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,973 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,851 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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VU04 AFA is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VU04 AFA, 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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What year was VU04 AFA registered?

VU04 AFA is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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