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KX54 LVU

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 LVU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,446 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both sides (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 84,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both sides (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,602 miles

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 82,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,594 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 75,594 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,531 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,463 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 67,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,513 miles

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,901 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,301 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 38,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,537 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 LVU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KX54 LVU, 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 LVU is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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