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EX02 UWW

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,791 mi
Last recorded172,791 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 UWW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 172,791 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Engine management lamp on

Fail 22 Feb 2017 172,790 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 155,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 155,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 137,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Slight freeplay dectected nearside rear road wheel possible wheel bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to give full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,650 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 112,893 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 106,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,728 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 99,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,144 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 91,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 91,305 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,382 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,426 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 67,426 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EX02 UWW is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 EX02 UWW, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX02 UWW is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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