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BT51 FPO

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,292 mi
Last recorded68,292 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 FPO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered with grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 68,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Within 30cm of suspension component (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced non continuous weld (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered with grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,903 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,024 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,104 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 46,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,172 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,353 miles

all round brake disks are slightly pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,690 miles

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

handbrake long

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,925 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,622 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,668 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,973 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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BT51 FPO is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT51 FPO, 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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What year was BT51 FPO registered?

BT51 FPO is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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