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EY55 YHP

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,922 mi
Last recorded82,922 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YHP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,922 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

f/ discs worn

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,899 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

f/ discs worn

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,562 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear suspension componants corroded

front pads worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,555 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,163 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,548 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 36,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,154 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,382 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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EY55 YHP is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY55 YHP, 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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EY55 YHP is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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