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GV05 GAO

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,435 mi
Last recorded82,435 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 GAO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 82,435 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,758 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 81,758 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,893 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 80,893 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,983 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 79,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,098 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,652 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,652 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,196 miles

Central Rear light not working

Nearside Rear cracking around tyre

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,193 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,547 miles

both rear tyres out off shape

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,265 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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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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