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FD53 WHT

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,248 mi
Last recorded175,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WHT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 175,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 175,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 158,149 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 158,149 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 141,120 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 109,606 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 109,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 76,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 21 Feb 2012 57,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust rusting

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,981 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake pipe rusting

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe rusting

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,065 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,840 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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FD53 WHT is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 FD53 WHT, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD53 WHT is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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