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BU54 CXH

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,163 mi
Last recorded150,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 CXH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 150,163 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 150,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake cable mounting point detatched from body off side

handbrake cable mounting point broken near side

Pass 14 Jan 2010 128,853 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,926 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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BU54 CXH is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU54 CXH, 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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What year was BU54 CXH registered?

BU54 CXH is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is BU54 CXH safe to buy?

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