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EX55 TKN

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 TKN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no longer has a reflective back ground (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle join flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 71,345 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,775 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 59,775 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 25,192 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,516 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 TKN is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver 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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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