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YT55 TVW

2005 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,229 mi
Last recorded134,229 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Elantra67,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 TVW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 134,229 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 121,322 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,432 miles

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2012 104,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,006 miles

front number plate damaged

oil low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,151 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside wiper split

wear in front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YT55 TVW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT55 TVW, 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 YT55 TVW registered?

YT55 TVW is a 2005 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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