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DK04 MLU

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,739 mi
Last recorded115,739 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 MLU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 115,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank breather box (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable insercure (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside of window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

hand brake travel

Pass 29 May 2019 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 114,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 110,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 103,341 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 14 May 2014 86,396 miles

Rear centre seat belt buckle missing at time of test

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

Pass 24 May 2013 79,622 miles

center rear flexible stalk missing at time of test

Fail 23 May 2013 79,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 73,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 66,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 58,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 50,352 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 40,160 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 23 May 2007 30,121 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 MLU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DK04 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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