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WR55 YLC

2006 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Elantra69,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 YLC
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,898 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction interior mirror //// (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill has a split in damaged area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,111 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,901 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet hinges stiff

steel spare whell fitted to n/s front

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,400 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 44,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,583 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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WR55 YLC is a 2006 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,622 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 WR55 YLC, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR55 YLC registered?

WR55 YLC is a 2006 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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