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EU61 PLO

2012 Hyundai Elantra

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,372 mi
Last recorded147,372 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Elantra73,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 PLO
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 147,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on but reg before 1 jan 2012

Fail 14 Nov 2024 147,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on but reg before 1 jan 2012

Pass 26 Sep 2023 134,794 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 134,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,362 miles

Front bonnet not opening fully due to damage

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met requirements end of travel(adjustment or repair)

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 110,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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EU61 PLO is a 2012 Hyundai Elantra in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 73,798 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 EU61 PLO, 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 14 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EU61 PLO is a 2012 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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