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EX05 YHY

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,708 mi
Last recorded62,708 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 YHY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 62,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,158 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 May 2012 50,504 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 1 May 2012 50,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,628 miles

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

advise,slight deterioration n/s/r brake disc.

advise,wiper blade rubbers split,still clearing screen.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 25,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,426 miles

Near side front tyre has cuts on side wall

Near side rear tyre is on 2.0mm and has deep cuts on side wall

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 YHY is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 EX05 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

EX05 YHY is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EX05 YHY safe to buy?

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