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GX04 GUD

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,467 mi
Last recorded111,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 GUD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 108,422 miles

both headlamp lenses faded slightly

oil residue on engine.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 108,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlamp lenses faded slightly

oil residue on engine.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,721 miles

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses faded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 105,721 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses faded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both close to affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both close to affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes started to corrode.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes started to corrode.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both n/s and o/s front outer driveshaft boots perrished.

front brake discs lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r tyre getting low.2.8mm

Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,811 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 25 Jun 2012 79,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,397 miles

both front tyres getting low.

crack in front number plate.

Pass 26 May 2009 61,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,208 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,208 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GX04 GUD is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 GX04 GUD, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX04 GUD is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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