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YH55 JVT

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,889 mi
Last recorded72,889 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 JVT
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,887 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 44,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,135 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 9,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2009 9,680 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 7,116 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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YH55 JVT is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH55 JVT, 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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What year was YH55 JVT registered?

YH55 JVT is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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