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EX05 YDV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,539 mi
Last recorded75,539 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 YDV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 73,348 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 70,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 64,518 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 64,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,850 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,751 miles

stone chip to swept smaller than 40mm

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,033 miles

slight brake bind neaside rear

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,024 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,864 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 38,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,989 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,989 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,165 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre

Sidewalls cracking on O/S/F tyre

Sidewalls cracking on O/S/R tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,560 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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EX05 YDV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 EX05 YDV, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX05 YDV registered?

EX05 YDV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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