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GK51 GYH

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,991 mi
Last recorded66,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 GYH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,419 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 11 Jan 2013 54,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,398 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,781 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,854 miles

engine light on

front brake discs are starting to pitt.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,055 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 30,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 14,768 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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GK51 GYH is a 2001 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 2001 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,161 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 GK51 GYH, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK51 GYH is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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