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EF55 LDC

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,263 miles

Nsr tyre worn

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,743 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 70,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,382 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre has a deep crack

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 60,138 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,179 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on edge

Offside front tyre bald on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,284 miles

nearside rear brake disc inner surface edges pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,979 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,288 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 LDC is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF55 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

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

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