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DE05 MKJ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,299 mi
Last recorded56,299 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 56,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,753 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)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded

advise rear tyres perrished but not showing canvass at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,430 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,640 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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DE05 MKJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE05 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

DE05 MKJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 MKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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