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HN09 EJY

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,045 mi
Last recorded99,045 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 EJY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 99,043 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,507 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 97,507 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 95,918 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,836 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 88,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,845 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 86,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 85,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 83,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 81,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 73,534 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 36,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 28,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,193 miles

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

damage to nearside front door and outer sill

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 19,666 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 9 May 2012 19,664 miles

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

stone chip in screen

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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HN09 EJY is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 HN09 EJY, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HN09 EJY is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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