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HX51 LZB

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 LZB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,732 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 98,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,964 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush slightly worn.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 93,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

brake fluid level low.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush slightly worn.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,838 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads getting slightly low.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 87,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads getting slightly low.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes squealing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,070 miles

rear brakes squealing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,364 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,364 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,858 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped and below service recommended limit

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,616 miles

condensation build up in N/S headlight but beam pattern ok at the moment

Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,810 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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HX51 LZB is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HX51 LZB, 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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HX51 LZB is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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