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KE04 TZA

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,739 mi
Last recorded45,739 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 TZA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 45,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 45,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 45,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 44,708 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 44,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 43,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 42,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 41,613 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 41,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,515 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 37,887 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 36,166 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 30 Apr 2015 33,834 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,936 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 26,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,853 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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KE04 TZA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE04 TZA, 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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What year was KE04 TZA registered?

KE04 TZA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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