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VU52 NFP

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Elantra61,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 NFP
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 78,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 70,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,770 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,533 miles

nearside front tyre on 3-4mm

both front driveshaft gaiters perishing in areas

handbrake travel long

nearside front drop link not fully secure & gaiter split

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding in areas

nearside rear tyre on 2-4mm

offside front coil spring corroding in areas

offside front tyre on 2-4mm

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,533 miles

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

both front driveshaft gaiters perishing in areas

handbrake travel long

nearside front tyre on 3-4mm

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding in areas

nearside rear tyre on 2-4mm

offside front coil spring corroding in areas

offside front tyre on 2-4mm

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 47,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake travel long

nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,366 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,366 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front bottom ball joint is loose

strong advise offside rear tyre is on 1,6mm,

strong advise rear brake pads are very low

Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,602 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 33,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 17,032 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 17,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VU52 NFP is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 61,658 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 VU52 NFP, 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.

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What year was VU52 NFP registered?

VU52 NFP is a 2002 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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