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GF05 CXC

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,746 mi
Last recorded59,746 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 CXC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 59,746 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,582 miles

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

smell of fuel under car but no visible leak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,049 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 58,047 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside handbrake little effort

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure from pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,328 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 56,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,152 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 51,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,982 miles

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)

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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GF05 CXC is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GF05 CXC, 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 GF05 CXC registered?

GF05 CXC is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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