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FY55 AJV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 AJV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,880 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted restricting view

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,489 miles

Nearside rack arm

Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,354 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rack arm

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,631 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,781 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just at end where goes into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes cover by plastic housing

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just at end where goes into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes cover by plastic housing

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,095 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,923 miles

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

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2012 31,877 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,108 miles

Both Wiper Blades are Splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,650 miles

All 4 tyres cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,477 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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FY55 AJV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 FY55 AJV, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY55 AJV registered?

FY55 AJV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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