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Y561 KUJ

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 KUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,176 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

underside of vehicle & most suspension parts corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,543 miles

Engine oil below minimum topped up prior to emissions test 1x litre 5/30

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Drivers sun visor does not stay fully stowed away

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure pipe Nr entry to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Both rear brake back plates v.rusty

Rear Some rear suspension components in rusty condition

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

small gauge fuel tank breather pipes rusty (marked with yellow crayon)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil below minimum topped up prior to emissions test 1x litre 5/30

Exhaust system in general rusty condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front No plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Drivers sun visor does not stay fully stowed away

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure pipe Nr entry to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Both rear brake back plates v.rusty

Rear Some rear suspension components in rusty condition

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

small gauge fuel tank breather pipes rusty (marked with yellow crayon)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,382 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2016 97,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,147 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

middle to rear exhaust join weak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres different size to back

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres perished

front number plate damaged

front tyres different size to back

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,016 miles

Front pair of tyres are a different size to the rear pair of tyres

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,016 miles

Front pair of tyres are a different size to the rear pair of tyres

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,798 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,795 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,561 miles

Loose bulb inside nearside rear position lamp.

Nearside & offside front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fuel/breather pipes heavily corroded.

Rear registration plate discoloured.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

front and reartyre sizes different

osf abs ring faulty

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

front and reartyre sizes different

osf abs ring faulty

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,501 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 66,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 Sep 2008 59,003 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,967 miles

advise airbag light

advise brake pipes

advise fuel pipes

Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,967 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise airbag light

advise brake pipes

advise fuel pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,850 miles

corrosion throughout exhaust systen

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder down to 3mm

rear metal fuel lines rusty

some wear on both rear anti roll bar bushes

spare tyre worn down to wear bars

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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Y561 KUJ is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y561 KUJ, 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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Y561 KUJ is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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