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GN51 BJK

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,546 mi
Last recorded100,546 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BJK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,809 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

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

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2016 95,809 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2015 89,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,730 miles

body damage

front brake discs worn

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,964 miles

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,509 miles

pitting o/s/r discs

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,784 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,783 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,808 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,388 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stickers zone b

Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,613 miles

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)

long park brake travel.

minor damage to nearside floor/sill area.

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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GN51 BJK is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN51 BJK, 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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GN51 BJK is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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