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EA55 RYF

2006 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,399 mi
Last recorded70,399 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Elantra69,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RYF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,399 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven not working (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven not working (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,354 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 57,354 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,144 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,656 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake effort slightly low.

nearside rear tyre,inner edge wearing low.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,172 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,433 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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EA55 RYF is a 2006 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA55 RYF, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA55 RYF registered?

EA55 RYF is a 2006 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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