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AV05 EKZ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,847 mi
Last recorded54,847 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EKZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 54,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 51,180 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,354 miles

perishing on rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,751 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,700 miles

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 15 Jan 2011 28,311 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,871 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,417 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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AV05 EKZ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AV05 EKZ, 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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AV05 EKZ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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