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GW55 XOX

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XOX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,174 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 84,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner rack end play

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,695 miles

Both rear b/discs starting to get abit corroded at face edges

Front and rear inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low, and outer pads also starting to get abit worn

N/S w/blade rubber getting abit deteriorated and split

Slight imbalance at rear P/Brake performances

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,162 miles

fule filler pipes corroded n/s/r

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wipers deteriorated

high level stop lamp inoperative (wiring not visable)

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,310 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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GW55 XOX is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GW55 XOX, 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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GW55 XOX is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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