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EX02 YRW

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,989 mi
Last recorded66,989 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 YRW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 66,989 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,984 miles

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

handbrake high

Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,240 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,593 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 52,630 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2010 49,125 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 49,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 45,421 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 41,832 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 41,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2007 38,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 34,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 YRW is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRW, 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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What year was EX02 YRW registered?

EX02 YRW is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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