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FX54 JHL

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 JHL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion were tow bar bolts to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,064 miles

BOTH SIDES ENDS OF MAIN BRAKE PIPES AT REAR CORRODED/PITTING

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT OUTER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD APPEARS TO BE ON OR CLOSE TO MOT LIMTS (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE. ALLSO HAS LARGE WEAR LIP (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LAMP DID NOT WORK THEN CAME ON AND WORKED OK!

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,064 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,138 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER S/DET/SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE JUDDERING

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,007 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 40,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,473 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,189 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,952 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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FX54 JHL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX54 JHL, 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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FX54 JHL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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