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GN51 SFZ

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,278 mi
Last recorded74,278 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 SFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,278 miles

all tyres worn on outer sidewalls

damage to nearside rear wing

engine oil leaks evident

exhaust downpipe fleximesh's worn/damaged

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

offside track rod end gaiter split

power steering pipes to rack oil stained

rear fuel pipe to tank corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leak evident

slight play in steering rack

strong advise - both headlamp images poor due to deteriorated lenses

strong advise - both rear and centre brake pipes corroded

wipers smear screen

Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ancillary drivebelts cracked

body damage to nearside rear

engine oil stained

front number plate cracked

headlamps deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering rack

slight snag in offside front seatbelt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,021 miles

ancillary drivebelts cracked

body damage to nearside rear

engine oil stained

front number plate cracked

headlamps deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering rack

slight snag in offside front seatbelt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,526 miles

exhaust corroded and flexi joint mesh split

front brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

slight engine oil leaks evident

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded and flexi joint mesh split

front brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

handbrake reserve slightly low

slight engine oil leaks evident

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,058 miles

handbrake reserve low

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes rusty

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight oil stains on engine

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,114 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 60,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads low

slight engine oil leaks evident

gearbox oil leaks evident

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight oil stains around power steering rack and pipes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,961 miles

front brake pads low.

o/s/f tyre low on edge.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 55,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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 SFZ is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GN51 SFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN51 SFZ registered?

GN51 SFZ is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is GN51 SFZ safe to buy?

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