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FN52 ZYU

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,607 mi
Last recorded103,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 ZYU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 103,607 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch not working

general to heavy corrosion underside of vehicle possibly age related in places

headlamps misting

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2024 103,604 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking metal pipe at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear over subframe pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear rigid brake pipe passing over rea subframe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch not working

general to heavy corrosion underside of vehicle possibly age related in places

headlamps misting

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,171 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 100,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,058 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 94,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,444 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,411 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 79,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,358 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,696 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,814 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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FN52 ZYU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 FN52 ZYU, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN52 ZYU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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