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KE51 VUT

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,783 mi
Last recorded91,783 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VUT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,783 miles

rear exhaust weak

Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,149 miles

Front Headlamps poor output

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,920 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,611 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,055 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,171 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 64,041 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,870 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,016 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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KE51 VUT is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,161 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 KE51 VUT, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE51 VUT is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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