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KX54 KVP

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,324 mi
Last recorded60,324 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 KVP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear fuel vent held on by cable ties (bracket corroded)

Fail 11 Mar 2025 57,215 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear fuel vent held on by cable ties (bracket corroded)

Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rear fuel vent held on by cable ties (bracket corroded)

Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear fuel filter housing cable tied to car (bracket corroded)

Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 43,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,422 miles

both rear brake discs signs of wear ///

Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,740 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,483 miles

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

all brake discs showing signs of wear ///

Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,860 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 29,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,118 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,830 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,677 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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KX54 KVP is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KX54 KVP, 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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KX54 KVP is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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