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GJ55 LBF

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,191 mi
Last recorded80,191 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LBF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 80,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 80,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper's are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,377 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 69,914 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,992 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,192 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,205 miles

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

Offside Rear outer tyre side wall cracked in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,780 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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GJ55 LBF is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ55 LBF, 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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GJ55 LBF is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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