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EJ04 KPL

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 102,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,237 miles

E.m.l illuminated

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

front registration plate deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriorating

oil leak

rpm counter not working

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,895 miles

Engine management warning lamp is

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management warning lamp is

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,163 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,396 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

front number plate starting to delaminate

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 2 May 2013 71,675 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear lights slighty condensated

Fail 1 May 2013 71,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear lights slighty condensated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,285 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front side light bulb dim

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,569 miles

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

front number plate starting to distort

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,080 miles

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

front number plate starting to distort

near side front wiper blade slighty split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate starting to distort

near side front wiper blade slighty split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,517 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,271 miles

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

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 KPL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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