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EX55 OOY

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OOY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,780 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 73,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,090 miles

Front Both tyres cracked and perished

Front Both tyres have 3mm of tread

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad lining slightly unbonded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,090 miles

Front Both tyres cracked and perished

Front Both tyres have 3mm of tread

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad lining slightly unbonded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,561 miles

Front Both tyres cracked and perished

Front Both tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 59,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Both tyres cracked and perished

Front Both tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,797 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,122 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,377 miles

near /side rear tyre has small cracks in tread due to age related rubber

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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EX55 OOY is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX55 OOY, 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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EX55 OOY is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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