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FN04 EEJ

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 EEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,966 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,060 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,185 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,519 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,299 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,859 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,614 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 30,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are lipped.

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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FN04 EEJ is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN04 EEJ, 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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FN04 EEJ is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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