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EF54 YBM

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,917 mi
Last recorded65,917 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YBM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,917 miles

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))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,644 miles

205/60R16

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,794 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,183 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,630 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,287 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,472 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 29,472 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,757 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs wearing

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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EF54 YBM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF54 YBM, 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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What year was EF54 YBM registered?

EF54 YBM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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