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K509 KAU

1993 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,723 mi
Last recorded168,723 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Hyundai Sonata88,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 KAU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2006 168,723 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 168,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K509 KAU is a 1993 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 88,587 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 K509 KAU, 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 33 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K509 KAU registered?

K509 KAU is a 1993 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K509 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K509 KAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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