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EX54 OVL

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 OVL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 126,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 126,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,723 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from possible sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive from possible sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 107,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,209 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,020 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,623 miles

all 4 tyre valve stem deteriorated.

both front tyres close to legal limit.

engine has oil leak.

n.s.r tyre close to legal limit.

nail in n.s.r tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,016 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 80,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,747 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,601 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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EX54 OVL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 EX54 OVL, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX54 OVL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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