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HS51 AYF

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 AYF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,384 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,967 miles

Both front headlamp images poor condition

Both rear tyres 3mm

Exhaust system corroded

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

Minor engine oil leak and PAS oil leaks. Also slight leak of autobox oil from bottom of rad at corroded joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 25 Nov 2014 80,967 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front headlamp images poor condition

Both rear tyres 3mm

Exhaust system corroded

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

Minor engine oil leak and PAS oil leaks. Also slight leak of autobox oil from bottom of rad at corroded joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,154 miles

enginr management light on

front h/lamp lenses deteriorating (image poor)

front number plate deteriorating

screen scratched zone b

slight p/s fluid leak at rack & resevior

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,287 miles

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f outer c/v gaitor perishing

screen scratched zone b

slight p/s fluid leak at rack

Fail 20 Nov 2012 68,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f outer c/v gaitor perishing

screen scratched zone b

slight p/s fluid leak at rack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,767 miles

All tyres perishing and have cuts in tread

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on edges (double tread)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

All tyres perishing and have cuts in tread

Front brake pads look slightly low

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

Front wiper blades poor + windscreen scratched

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on edges (double tread) + nail in tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,794 miles

Both front c.v. gatiors starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs look worn and slightly corroded on inside edge.

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,995 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on limit on edges

n/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge & feathering

o/s/f tyre near limit on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,748 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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HS51 AYF is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,161 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 HS51 AYF, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HS51 AYF registered?

HS51 AYF is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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