MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (j))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leads are loos (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Reversing lamp not working
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Reversing lamp not working
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))
Central Rear light not working
Nearside Rear cracking around tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Rear light not working
Nearside Rear cracking around tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres out off shape
rear discs corroded
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
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GV05 GAO is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 GV05 GAO, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GV05 GAO is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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