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KN05 ZVR

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,691 mi
Last recorded114,691 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 ZVR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 114,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,441 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,224 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 90,224 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 80,305 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jan 2020 77,515 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction SMELLIES HANGING FROM INTERIOR MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,632 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,306 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 66,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMELLIES HANGING FROM INTERIOR MIRROR (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,382 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,559 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,569 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 41,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,891 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,672 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 18,806 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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KN05 ZVR is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 KN05 ZVR, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN05 ZVR registered?

KN05 ZVR is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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