CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV52 VGU

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 VGU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,806 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,036 miles

rear crossmember slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak from engine

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,560 miles

Front exhaust front flexi pipe outer covering disconnected

Nearside Front nearside front mirror casing broken but not sharp

Offside Front head light beam pattern weak

Offside Front off side front outer cv boot slight leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear all rear suspension bushes perished

Rear fuel breather pipes rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,560 miles

Front exhaust front flexi pipe outer covering disconnected

Nearside Front nearside front mirror casing broken but not sharp

Offside Front head light beam pattern weak

Offside Front off side front outer cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear all rear suspension bushes perished

Rear fuel breather pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,991 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,990 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall perishing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 51,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 47,387 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,387 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,381 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,411 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,889 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Rear number plate fading and deteriorating.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside wiper blade smeary

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,446 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside front brake disc rusty.

Rear brake disc,s rusty.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,777 miles

Both wiper blades quite smeary.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Offside front tyre getting low on tread, and worn on edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,562 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 22,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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
Full Hyundai Sonata reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV52 VGU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HV52 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV52 VGU?

You can check the full history of HV52 VGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV52 VGU registered?

HV52 VGU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is HV52 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 VGU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV52 VGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV52 VGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.