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BU51 UCS

2001 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Elantra62,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 UCS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,885 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

under body covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and tread cracking

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access

Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,695 miles

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

Emissions not tested engine oil level low (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and tread cracking

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 52,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,604 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,203 miles

Age cracking to both rear tyre side walls

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,203 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Age cracking to both rear tyre side walls

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 31,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,548 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 28,548 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,132 miles

Park brake travel could be better

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,857 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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BU51 UCS is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU51 UCS, 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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BU51 UCS is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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