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AE04 UHM

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,713 mi
Last recorded165,713 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UHM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 165,713 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides opaque no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter are investigate and rectify (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system advised not too drive vehicle chalked up on floor near n/s passenger door (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

reverse light inop as is front foglight

Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,464 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

both headlights slightly opaque

plastic underfloor ftd which obscure some checkacle items

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,464 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 195/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

both headlights slightly opaque

plastic underfloor ftd which obscure some checkacle items

Pass 8 Sep 2016 142,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low at all 4 wheels (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front outer sidewall cut in tyre not too cords customer aware 195/60-15 tyre size

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

boot lock iffy cannot gain entry

engine management light on?

Fail 3 Sep 2016 142,655 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread broken (6.3.4b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides no pattern showing headlamps opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low at all 4 wheels (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

boot lock iffy cannot gain entry

engine management light on?

Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 122,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 122,985 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 113,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 113,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,392 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 106,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 99,924 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 99,922 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,753 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 92,753 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2009 76,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 60,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,275 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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AE04 UHM is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 68,078 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 AE04 UHM, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 UHM is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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