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GX51 UKV

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 UKV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,179 miles

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

Nearside door mirror does not provide view to rear

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil filter leaking

nearside front foglamp lens broken offside front foglamp not working

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 95,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror does not provide view to rear

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil filter leaking

nearside front foglamp lens broken offside front foglamp not working

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,770 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 72,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front tyre under inflated. (corrected)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,147 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

air bag warning light on

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,069 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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GX51 UKV is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,161 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 GX51 UKV, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX51 UKV is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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