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GK55 VYZ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VYZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,151 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both O/S/F & N/S/F Lower arm ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack ball joint worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise middle brake light inop but unable to see if it is wired in to the brake light circuit

advise nearside front inner rack joint has some slight play in it

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,030 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,991 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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GK55 VYZ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK55 VYZ, 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 GK55 VYZ registered?

GK55 VYZ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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