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GU52 WMP

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,126 mi
Last recorded64,126 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WMP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 64,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 64,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 61,338 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 61,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 59,578 miles

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Front oil leak on engine

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,736 miles

Offside Rear tyre near limit

Rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,979 miles

Front oil leak on engine

Rear both rear tyres near limit

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,564 miles

Front oil leak on engine

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Fail 12 Nov 2020 57,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front oil leak on engine

Rear both rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,106 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,328 miles

EML LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 56,299 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 53,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,280 miles

front brake dics's worn

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,586 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,688 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,037 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,789 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 WMP is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMP, 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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What year was GU52 WMP registered?

GU52 WMP is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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