Hyundai Trajet
Registered from 2002 to 2006.
About this model
The Hyundai Trajet, is a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that was manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company between 1999 and 2008. The series was officially launched in 1999, with choices of gasoline, diesel, or LPG fuel. In the United Kingdom, initially only the 2.0 GSI model was available; the limited-edition SE with a 2.7-litre V6 engine was added in 2001.
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What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2005 2.0 petrol. 35 of 114 tests failed, 31%.
Better than 26% of 2005 cars. The typical one fails 27%, across 837 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 57% | 20 |
| Lights and electrics | 46% | 16 |
| Brakes | 34% | 12 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 31% | 11 |
| Body and structure | 29% | 10 |
| Visibility | 20% | 7 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Warning device shows system malfunction
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 57% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Brakes — 34% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 31% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 46% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Body and structure — 29% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Visibility — 20% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen