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EF55 JVE

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 JVE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,420 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front foglamp insecure & grille missing

Nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 63,420 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Has been run flat (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside front foglamp insecure & grille missing

Nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,897 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,295 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 60,295 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 55,257 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 29,748 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 29,748 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,079 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 22,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 13,166 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 JVE is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JVE, 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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EF55 JVE is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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