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21 ARM

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,238 mi
Last recorded108,238 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 ARM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,091 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 103,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,103 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,861 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 86,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,623 miles

both front wiper blades split

faint scratches on front windscreen

offside front headlight partially insecure but is secure when bonnet shut

slight buckle to nearside front and offside front roadwheels on inner rim edges

Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wiper blades split

faint scratches on front windscreen

offside front headlight partially insecure but is secure when bonnet shut

slight buckle to nearside front and offside front roadwheels on inner rim edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,165 miles

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

eml light on int

Fail 27 Oct 2014 51,165 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,349 miles

Third stop lamp inop.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R wheel arch liner partially insecure.

O/S/F bottom balljoint gaiter leaking grease.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 34,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R wheel arch liner partially insecure.

O/S/F bottom balljoint gaiter leaking grease.

Third stop lamp inop.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,496 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

nearside front tyre tread cracked

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

small cut to nearside front tyre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,618 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 12,618 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 8,688 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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21 ARM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 21 ARM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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21 ARM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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