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GU57 XNL

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,125 mi
Last recorded169,125 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 169,125 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sills corroded

ubcc

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2026 168,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 158,205 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 7 Oct 2023 156,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 156,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 151,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 138,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 107,097 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,951 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front to rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,338 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,338 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,781 miles

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

O/S/F Inner drum stick, slight play.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,495 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 22,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GU57 XNL is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GU57 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

GU57 XNL is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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