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AE51 GXK

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,209 mi
Last recorded169,209 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 GXK
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 169,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel tank straps corroding

general underside corrosion to both inner outer sills, chassis rails etc

Fail 14 Mar 2016 169,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel tank straps corroding

general underside corrosion to both inner outer sills, chassis rails etc

Pass 28 Mar 2015 163,977 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion including rear sills

Headlights poor condition

Rear antiroll links slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2015 163,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes corroding

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion including rear sills

Headlights poor condition

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear antiroll links slight play

Rear tyres bald on inner edges and close to legal limit

Wipers poor and splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2014 152,760 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Headlights poor condition

Various oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2014 152,759 miles

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

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)

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Headlights poor condition

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2013 141,129 miles

Both rear tyres going bald on edges and cracked/perished

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Handbrake cables corroded

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

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

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

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 12 Mar 2013 141,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres going bald on edges and cracked/perished

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2012 129,737 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leaks

Rear tyres cracked n/s very low

Slight play in rack

o/s cv gaiter covered in grease but not split

Pass 5 Apr 2011 118,418 miles

center rear seat belt latch stiff

exhaust corroded

o/s cv gaiter covered in grease but no visible holes

rear tyres very low

Fail 4 Apr 2011 118,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center rear seat belt latch stiff

exhaust corroded

o/s cv gaiter covered in grease but no visible holes

rear tyres very low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,757 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,816 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,754 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,667 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 64,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,817 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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AE51 GXK is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE51 GXK, 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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AE51 GXK is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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