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EF55 LDZ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,882 mi
Last recorded51,882 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 51,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 51,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 48,507 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 48,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,881 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,107 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,425 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 27,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,464 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 20,464 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 15,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 13,516 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,624 miles

offside front wing damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2009 11,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,230 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 LDZ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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