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GY05 KUS

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,800 mi
Last recorded130,800 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 KUS
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low /edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low/edges

Fail 24 Apr 2019 130,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low /edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing low/edges

Pass 18 May 2018 121,026 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 109,040 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 109,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 97,786 miles

Child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Various parts corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 97,786 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various parts corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 86,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 86,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 79,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,910 miles

off side front tyre heavly perished

Fail 14 May 2012 66,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front bottom dust cover damp

off side front tyre perished with in tread

Pass 14 May 2012 66,106 miles

off side front bottom dust cover damp

off side front tyre perished with in tread

Fail 4 May 2011 62,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KUS is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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