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EX54 YKB

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,445 mi
Last recorded75,445 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 YKB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,615 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,672 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,300 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust flexipipe in poor condition

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,589 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Small splits in both front wiper blade ends

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,632 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,449 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 YKB is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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