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GK52 LLU

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,156 mi
Last recorded48,156 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 LLU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 42,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,227 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,254 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r brake binding

rear brake pipes slight corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s mirror glass cracked but you can still see rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,193 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s mirror glass cracked but you can still see rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,352 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,821 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,469 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,368 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 23,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 15,184 miles

Front tyres are wearing slightly more on inner edges than rest of tyre

Slight seepage of grease from nearside outer cv boot

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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GK52 LLU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK52 LLU, 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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What year was GK52 LLU registered?

GK52 LLU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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