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GY05 FKJ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,494 mi
Last recorded93,494 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,494 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on chassis by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 93,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,085 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 86,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,476 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight scoring rear brake discs

Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

slight scoring rear brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,037 miles

hand brake travel quite high.

small crack in n/s part of screen.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,961 miles

small crack in o/s swept area of screen.

smallcrack in n/s swept area of screen.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,260 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GY05 FKJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY05 FKJ, 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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GY05 FKJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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