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EO54 ETU

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 ETU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 117,564 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 117,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,129 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 82,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,305 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,867 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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EO54 ETU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EO54 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO54 ETU registered?

EO54 ETU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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