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HK07 ESO

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,880 mi
Last recorded47,880 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 ESO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 46,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 45,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 44,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 43,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,445 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 27,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 25,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,852 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,097 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 and offside front tyres perished

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 18,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear tyres parished

Fail 28 May 2012 18,326 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear tyres parished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,464 miles

n/s front tyre starting to perish

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s front tyre starting to perish

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

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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HK07 ESO is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK07 ESO, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK07 ESO registered?

HK07 ESO is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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