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HT54 KCX

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

238,350 mi
Last recorded238,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 KCX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 238,350 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 238,350 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 238,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 225,836 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 225,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 211,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 200,736 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 200,732 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 190,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 187,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 181,935 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 181,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

parking brake reserve travel is limited

Pass 27 Jan 2010 147,197 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 147,099 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake discs well worn and lipped

Fail 29 Jan 2009 122,500 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 122,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,073 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 99,073 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HT54 KCX is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 HT54 KCX, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT54 KCX registered?

HT54 KCX is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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