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DE05 UZL

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,772 mi
Last recorded79,772 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,772 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

uneven wear on inner treads of both front tyres(offside 0.0mm)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

uneven wear on inner treads of both front tyres(offside 0.0mm)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,353 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,852 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,822 miles

225/50/17W

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,822 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

225/50/17W

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 May 2011 47,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,264 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 17,463 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 UZL 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 66.7%.

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 UZL, 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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DE05 UZL is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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