MOT Status
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85,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine sump rotten
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Engine sump rotten
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all rear suspension components corroded including subframe
outer sill covers fitted
sump corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor around control arm mount. two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis on o/s/r control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all rear suspension components corroded including subframe
outer sill covers fitted
sump corroded
Coolant leak radiator has serious leak ()
Engine sump rotten
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator has serious leak ()
Engine sump rotten
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Plastic over sills restricting checks
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Plastic over sills restricting checks
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX54 TVM is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 EX54 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 September 2004.
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