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CW05 GYT

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GYT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,028 miles

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,816 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,903 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 56,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 52,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 46,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 41,056 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 41,043 miles

Offside Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 30,069 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 26,309 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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CW05 GYT is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW05 GYT, 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 CW05 GYT registered?

CW05 GYT is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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