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HX04 YOA

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,750 mi
Last recorded109,750 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 YOA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,544 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jul 2017 89,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,170 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,224 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,851 miles

slight corrosion and pitting on both rear discs

Fail 1 Jul 2011 30,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion and pitting on both rear discs

Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,694 miles

both rear & nearside front tyres low on tread

Fail 3 Jul 2010 26,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear & nearside front tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 22,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,223 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted and scoored[replacement recommended]

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face[replacement recommended]

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,804 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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HX04 YOA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 HX04 YOA, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX04 YOA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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