MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Front Both tyres cracked and perished
Front Both tyres worn on inner edge
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
near /side rear tyre has small cracks in tread due to age related rubber
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
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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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