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KW04 LWA

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 LWA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 74,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe flexi section split / blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,687 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,560 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,560 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,704 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,224 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,224 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,214 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,177 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 33,661 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,661 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,951 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,951 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KW04 LWA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW04 LWA, 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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KW04 LWA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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