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EJ04 KNZ

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 KNZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 85,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2012 85,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,653 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin and slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 65,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 52,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2008 41,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 41,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 29,783 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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EJ04 KNZ is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 EJ04 KNZ, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ04 KNZ is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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