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KM57 LZC

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,222 mi
Last recorded133,222 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 LZC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 133,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 133,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 121,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 113,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 113,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,968 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 105,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 96,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 96,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,518 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 89,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,451 miles

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

wipers, poor condition.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,405 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE REARS (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,522 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,333 miles

oil level over maximum

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,693 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,701 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,206 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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KM57 LZC is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 KM57 LZC, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM57 LZC registered?

KM57 LZC is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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