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GX51 YPT

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,185 mi
Last recorded97,185 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YPT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 97,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,352 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 72,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,522 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,574 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,574 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,837 miles

Brake discs corroding

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

o/s/f ball joint slight weep of grease

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,837 miles

Brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

o/s/f ball joint slight weep of grease

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,920 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter weeping grease

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,920 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter weeping grease

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,936 miles

osr seat belt fraid

osr tyre perished and worn low on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,816 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 52,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 YPT is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 YPT, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX51 YPT is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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