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EU04 FPF

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 FPF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 157,780 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 157,727 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Pass 13 Mar 2015 156,337 miles

all brake discs corroded

washers and wipers poor

Fail 18 Mar 2014 151,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 151,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 144,003 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyresbadly worn on inner edges

rear end of offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2013 144,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyresbadly worn on inner edges

rear end of offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,274 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads wearing low and brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2011 126,294 miles

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

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 126,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,816 miles

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

rear brake pads apporx 50% worn, rear discs in poor condition,advise discs replaced, both rear brakes have slight bind and park lever near end of travel

Fail 23 Mar 2010 116,816 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake pads apporx 50% worn, rear discs in poor condition,advise discs replaced, both rear brakes have slight bind and park lever near end of travel

Pass 23 Mar 2009 104,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 16 Feb 2007 70,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EU04 FPF is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EU04 FPF, 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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EU04 FPF is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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