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AU04 DVB

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 DVB
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 141,588 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 141,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 133,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 125,052 miles

advise movement in osf lower front subframe mounting rubber bush advise replacement

Fail 10 Feb 2014 125,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise movement in osf lower front subframe mounting rubber bush advise replacement

Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 105,611 miles

advise surface rust on discs

Fail 8 Aug 2011 105,603 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,235 miles

advise front discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,745 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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AU04 DVB is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU04 DVB, 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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AU04 DVB is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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