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KU52 MXL

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,631 mi
Last recorded33,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 MXL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2023 33,631 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,574 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 33,505 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,024 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear floors damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,378 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,376 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,938 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 18,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 16,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,036 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,434 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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KU52 MXL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 KU52 MXL, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU52 MXL registered?

KU52 MXL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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