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DK04 LHJ

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,329 mi
Last recorded63,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 LHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and struts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 55,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and struts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,641 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 44,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,164 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake discs, inner faces deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,854 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,968 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,682 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 18,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,150 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 LHJ is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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