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LV52 HWG

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 HWG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,628 miles

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 106,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,101 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2014 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 83,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,241 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,971 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,898 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 45,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,935 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,067 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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LV52 HWG is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LV52 HWG, 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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LV52 HWG is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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