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EU54 MWL

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MWL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 136,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 131,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,854 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 129,846 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 124,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 118,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 111,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 97,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 97,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,840 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,137 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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EU54 MWL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU54 MWL, 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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EU54 MWL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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