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DK04 BVM

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,876 mi
Last recorded58,876 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BVM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chassis,coil spring,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Unable to check seat belt Child seat on board

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 46,772 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexie Pipe Mesh Perished (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexie Pipe Mesh Perished (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,036 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front cv gaiter perished but not leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,541 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

c.v boots cracking

o/s/f bottom ball joint splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise tracking

nail in o/s rear tyre

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes advise grease

Fail 25 Mar 2010 22,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads are worn close to replacement level discs are lipped

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are worn close to replacement level discs are lipped

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,508 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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DK04 BVM is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 DK04 BVM, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK04 BVM is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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