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HS02 VGG

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,068 mi
Last recorded73,068 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 VGG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet release broken

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,242 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,347 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,044 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,856 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,338 miles

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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HS02 VGG is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 HS02 VGG, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HS02 VGG is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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