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DU55 BXK

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BXK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 75,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks at tread outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,895 miles

bothg rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 72,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bothg rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,844 miles

both rear sill end caps corroded

both rear wishbone arms corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,148 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,935 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 66,519 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 66,519 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,976 miles

Front Brake imbalance is 27%

Offside Front Brake disc is corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,844 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 54,844 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,454 miles

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,877 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,660 miles

slight perishing to tyres.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,017 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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DU55 BXK is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DU55 BXK, 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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DU55 BXK is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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