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GU52 UTF

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UTF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,147 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater slightly discoloured

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

Offside Front side repeater slightly discoloured

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,026 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,088 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

slight play in n/s/r drop link lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,073 miles

both headlamp lenses started to fade.

rear brake discs started to corrode.

slight play in n/s/r drop link bush.

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 83,073 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses started to fade.

rear brake discs started to corrode.

slight play in n/s/r drop link bush.

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,299 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs worn and have lipped edges

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,728 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,927 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,419 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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GU52 UTF is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU52 UTF, 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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GU52 UTF is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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