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FH53 AVE

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,789 mi
Last recorded76,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AVE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,789 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,745 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,765 miles

damage on bodywork

exhaust corroded

kerb damage on alloys

oil on engine

play in n/s/r link arm ball joint

Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

damage on bodywork

exhaust corroded

kerb damage on alloys

oil on engine

play in n/s/r link arm ball joint

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,175 miles

damage on alloys and bodywork

holder on screen

n/s/f c/v boot starting to crack

Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,175 miles

Nearside Front 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)

damage on alloys and bodywork

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads wearing low

holder on screen

n/s/f c/v boot starting to crack

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,420 miles

damage on alloys

dents and scratchers on bodywork

engine cover insecure

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine oil on min

Fail 2 Feb 2012 58,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak on engine oil on min

damage on alloys

dents and scratchers on bodywork

engine cover insecure

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,550 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,797 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 27,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,009 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,006 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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FH53 AVE is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH53 AVE, 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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FH53 AVE is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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