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DE05 MJV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MJV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 108,347 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jan 2014 108,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 98,836 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,047 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,746 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,746 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,418 miles

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)

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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 1 Jun 2009 53,213 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 53,212 miles

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

The rear offside tyre is cracking.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 363,647 miles

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

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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DE05 MJV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DE05 MJV, 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 DE05 MJV registered?

DE05 MJV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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