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FT07 DKN

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,892 mi
Last recorded93,892 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 DKN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,936 miles

Offside Front oil smudge on engine

Fail 12 Jul 2024 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front oil smudge on engine

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,827 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 73,827 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,686 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,115 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 59,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,946 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,946 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,706 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,366 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,366 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 27,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 20,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 20,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 18,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,796 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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FT07 DKN is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 FT07 DKN, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT07 DKN is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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