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EJ04 KOU

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 KOU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 71,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 4 May 2016 61,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 May 2015 51,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,320 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 41,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,355 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

handbrake high

Pass 13 May 2010 22,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,076 miles

hand brake lever near reserve travel limit

near side front & off side front tyres have inner and outter edges near wear limit

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,670 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 KOU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EJ04 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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