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FE05 FSV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,394 mi
Last recorded83,394 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FSV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 83,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 82,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 82,316 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished/aged. wipers begining to split.

Fail 1 May 2013 82,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished/aged. wipers begining to split.

Pass 2 May 2012 80,579 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,994 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,865 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 42,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,326 miles

both front tyres on 3mm the legal limit is 1.6mm

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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FE05 FSV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE05 FSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 FSV registered?

FE05 FSV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FE05 FSV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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