Hyundai Elantra

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 285 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

63%

Total Tests

285

Model Years

2001 to 2005

Years Covered

About the Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra was MOT tested 285 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2001 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 63%. That's 19 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1991cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,427

Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

vs average of all models-19% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average-20% (83% avg)

Hyundai Elantra by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2005	63%	64	100,198 mi
2004	66%	53	102,607 mi
2003	78%	46	73,357 mi
2002	47%	55	95,887 mi
2001	63%	67	93,713 mi

Questions about the Hyundai Elantra

Is the Hyundai Elantra reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2001 to 2005), the Hyundai Elantra averages a 63% MOT pass rate, from 285 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 19 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.