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CX55 XDM

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,414 mi
Last recorded154,414 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XDM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 154,414 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle stopping full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/s door strap snapped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 154,414 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle stopping full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s door strap snapped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 143,568 miles

Centre stop lamp obviously disconnected

Fail 2 Oct 2018 143,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 136,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,908 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

handrake lever slightly high

Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,818 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

handrake lever slightly high

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,547 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small spilt on o/s wiperblade

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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CX55 XDM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX55 XDM, 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 CX55 XDM registered?

CX55 XDM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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