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EF55 HYM

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 HYM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished on outer edge and wall

Fail 9 Jan 2018 74,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished on outer edge and wall

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,648 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,648 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear cracking on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,406 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 41,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

near side rear tyre has gauge no ply exsposed

unable to check off side rear seat belt due to infant seat

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,929 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

near side rear tyre has gauge no ply exsposed

unable to check off side rear seat belt due to infant seat

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,234 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre slightly perished , showing signs of cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,164 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished , sidewall showing signs of cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished , sidewall showing signs of cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,756 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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EF55 HYM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF55 HYM, 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 EF55 HYM registered?

EF55 HYM is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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