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GKZ 1309

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 1309
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,791 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

head lamp beam patterns poor

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

head lamps faded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,725 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,381 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to body

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

Nearside Rear coil spring insulator displaced

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

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,305 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight damage to body

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

Nearside Rear coil spring insulator displaced

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

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,635 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,435 miles

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

exhust corroding

wipers slow

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,193 miles

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underside

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,381 miles

Oil leak

slight play steering arms/rack ends

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,450 miles

n/s/r inner pad

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,156 miles

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,697 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,646 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,925 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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GKZ 1309 is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GKZ 1309, 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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GKZ 1309 is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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