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F857 VDU

1989 Hyundai Pony

Red Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,643 mi
Last recorded9,643 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Hyundai Pony52,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 VDU
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 9,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 7,041 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 5,174 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 5,154 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 2,717 miles

offside front panel corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,590 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle which is not considered to be excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,431 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,769 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 91,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 89,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Pony?

Based on 23,379 MOT tests across 5,434 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,526
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,478
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 886
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 823
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F857 VDU is a 1989 Hyundai Pony in Red with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 52,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Pony fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F857 VDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Pony typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F857 VDU is a 1989 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 8 June 1989.

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