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EK06 VEM

2006 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,275 mi
Last recorded149,275 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Elantra69,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VEM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 149,275 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side not working both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit o.k at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit o.k at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 141,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 129,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,114 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2014 115,114 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,451 miles

Brake pedal becoming spongy

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2013 106,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal becoming spongy

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pads becoming low. Offside rear brake disc major corossion

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,087 miles

Chips to windscreen

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,305 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2010 60,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,174 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EK06 VEM is a 2006 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EK06 VEM, 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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EK06 VEM is a 2006 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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