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KE04 WMW

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 WMW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,193 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp no leak detected time of test

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2020 90,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp no leak detected time of test

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp beam images poor

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2018 88,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

brake servo area damp

eml on

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 88,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

eml on

Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,471 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

both front anti roll bar/body bushes worn

both headlamp beam images poor

brake pipes badly corroded

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

tachometer not working

Fail 21 Dec 2016 81,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

both front anti roll bar/body bushes worn

both headlamp beam images poor

brake pipes badly corroded

engine management warning lamp remains illuminated

front tyres badly worn edges

nail in offside rear tyre

tachometer not working

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 80,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing out on the inner edge. needs attention

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,090 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 62,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,830 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,129 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,470 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 WMW is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KE04 WMW, 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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KE04 WMW is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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