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AO51 OAA

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,368 mi
Last recorded90,368 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OAA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,855 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,243 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,607 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,400 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine(camcover gasket?)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,824 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine(camcover gasket?)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,658 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked slighty around fixing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,655 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,030 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased and hard to access

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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AO51 OAA is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 OAA, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO51 OAA is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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