Hyundai Elantra
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 285 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
63%
Total Tests
285
Best Year
2003 (78%)
Years Covered
5
About the Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra has been tested 285 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2001 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 63%. That's 19 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 46 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 47%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer HYUNDAI ELANTRAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 93,713 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 100,198 miles.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Elantra is 20 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Elantra by Year
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