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EX52 OML

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OML
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 80,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BOTH REAR HOSES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 65,269 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and splitting on limit now

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perishing and splitting on limit now

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,539 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES SHOWING AGE CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 22,054 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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EX52 OML is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 EX52 OML, 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 EX52 OML registered?

EX52 OML is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is EX52 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 OML shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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