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FY52 YFO

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YFO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,036 miles

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

slight exhaust blow to rear box

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,491 miles

o/s/r tyre close to 2mm bar

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,476 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,396 miles

both front tyres getting low and feathering edges

rear section of n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,154 miles

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

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)

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,199 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,199 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,415 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 25,841 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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FY52 YFO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FY52 YFO, 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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FY52 YFO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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