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VX51 LWM

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LWM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged AND REAR N/S AND O/S (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear outer sills

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 124,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged AND REAR N/S AND O/S (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear outer sills

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

n/s and o/s headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,973 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,973 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,444 miles

CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT DRAG

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 4 Nov 2015 115,438 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT DRAG

Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 102,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on front and rear metal brake pipes n/s and o/s

Fail 23 Oct 2013 102,755 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on front and rear metal brake pipes n/s and o/s

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,452 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 96,452 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f shock absorber slightly leaking

surface corrosion on centre / rear exhaust sections

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,453 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f shock absorber slightly leaking

surface corrosion on centre / rear exhaust sections

Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,638 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,919 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,152 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,309 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,896 miles

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

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

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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VX51 LWM is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 62,138 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 VX51 LWM, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX51 LWM is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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