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EF55 JWO

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,779 mi
Last recorded76,779 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 JWO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 61,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2008 377,255 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 37,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads 90% worn

rear pads 90% worn

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 JWO is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 JWO registered?

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

Is EF55 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 JWO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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