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WM05 GLK

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 GLK
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 141,050 miles

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2018 141,050 miles

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

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2017 129,193 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,260 miles

parking brake only just reached minimum of 16% efficiency

rear brake imbalance

Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,165 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have some distortion, may cause vibration when braking

front offside brake pads worn

offside rear tyre had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have some distortion, may cause vibration when braking

front offside brake pads worn

offside rear tyre had to be inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 81,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres had to be inflated before MOT test could be carried out

boot area is part of the MOT test please ensure it is empty other the tester may refuse to test the vehicle

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,581 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres had to be inflated before MOT test could be carried out

boot area is part of the MOT test please ensure it is empty other the tester may refuse to test the vehicle

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,642 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,642 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,188 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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WM05 GLK is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WM05 GLK, 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.

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WM05 GLK is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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