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GN04 CEK

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,556 mi
Last recorded105,556 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 CEK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 105,556 miles

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise front and rear registration plates deteriorated and damaged.

Advise sump heavily corroded.

Offside Front Tyre damaged on side wall.

Offside Front fog light inoperative and damaged.

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 105,516 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise front and rear registration plates deteriorated and damaged.

Advise sump heavily corroded.

Offside Front Tyre damaged on side wall.

Offside Front fog light inoperative and damaged.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 105,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp misting/deteriorated. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp misting/deteriorated. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn where hub attaches to arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise engine sump corroded and leaking oil.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Reg plate damaged.

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

Offside Front Fog light damaged.

Offside Front Tyre damaged on side wall.

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

Rear Reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,474 miles

Headlamp beam pattern only just meet the requirements

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged cords not exposed at time of test

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged cords not exposed at time of test

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,723 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,383 miles

tow bar electric socket requires attention

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,407 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 69,216 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 64,850 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,465 miles

Front discs pitted and groved

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 61,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 56,382 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,074 miles

front and rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,034 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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GN04 CEK is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 GN04 CEK, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN04 CEK is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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