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BD51 VDO

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,282 mi
Last recorded113,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VDO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,282 miles

slight play in n/s ball joint

Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in n/s ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,409 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 98,542 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 93,881 miles

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

front brake pads looking low through wheel

front headlamps beam image weak

neaside front outer cv boot getting weak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,881 miles

front brake pads looking low through wheel

front headlamps beam image weak

neaside front outer cv boot getting weak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,770 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,766 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,091 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 82,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,710 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 61,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,410 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,705 miles

n/s hand brake not as good as o/s

Fail 24 Nov 2005 38,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

n/s hand brake not as good as o/s

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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BD51 VDO is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD51 VDO, 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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BD51 VDO is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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