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VK55 LVX

2005 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,950 mi
Last recorded51,950 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Terracan79,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LVX
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 51,926 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,530 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 4 Dec 2023 51,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,112 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 50,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,140 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,140 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,638 miles

rear no. plate poor

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,854 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

oil leak from rear axle

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,056 miles

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,103 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Terracan?

Based on 79,454 MOT tests across 4,492 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,550
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
Registration plate lamp not working 1,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,393
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VK55 LVX is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Terracan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 79,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Terracan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK55 LVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Terracan typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Terracan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK55 LVX registered?

VK55 LVX is a 2005 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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