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HF53 NMK

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 NMK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,372 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,667 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,595 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,595 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 71,424 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 71,424 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,278 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 65,278 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,450 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,387 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2007 37,953 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,953 miles

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

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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HF53 NMK is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF53 NMK, 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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HF53 NMK is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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