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LD55 ATY

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ATY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 116,649 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 116,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,943 miles

Hand brake travel close to fail

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,843 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake travel long

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,816 miles

handbrake travel close to fail

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,375 miles

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

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 22 Sep 2020 86,240 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,525 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,191 miles

Centre stop lamp innoperative

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edege

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,191 miles

Centre stop lamp innoperative

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edege

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,600 miles

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

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

additional high level brake light not working it is not obvious if its connected

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,859 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,915 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and otter egdes

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,819 miles

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

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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LD55 ATY is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD55 ATY, 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 LD55 ATY registered?

LD55 ATY is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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