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EA05 RVP

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,273 mi
Last recorded94,273 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 RVP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,273 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated requires urgent replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,411 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 85,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,243 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,649 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor can not be secured in the upright position (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,649 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor can not be secured in the upright position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,886 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,961 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s washer jet partially blocked

dent in n/s/f wing/wheel arch

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on their outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,390 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,888 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EA05 RVP is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA05 RVP, 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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EA05 RVP is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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