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GU57 GRK

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,079 mi
Last recorded118,079 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 GRK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 118,079 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

parking brake has reserve travel

Fail 8 Nov 2025 118,079 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,557 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 93,224 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,976 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

note front brake discs coroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

note front brake discs coroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,075 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,164 miles

note front tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,261 miles

Chip in windscreen outside swept area.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 63,958 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen outside swept area.

Front wiperblades slightly split.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,958 miles

Chip in windscreen outside swept area.

Front wiperblades slightly split.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,536 miles

cut in offside front tyre but no cords exposed

stone chip in front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 39,796 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and low treads raised

osf tyre worn on inner edge and low tread raised

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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GU57 GRK is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 GU57 GRK, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU57 GRK registered?

GU57 GRK is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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