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YK51 BZU

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BZU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,784 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 99,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,613 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 88,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,392 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 49,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres are worn on inside edge

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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YK51 BZU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK51 BZU, 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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What year was YK51 BZU registered?

YK51 BZU is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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