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LX04 MBY

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 MBY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 118,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 103,203 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 94,947 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,500 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,347 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,484 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 58,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,143 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,770 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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LX04 MBY is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LX04 MBY, 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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LX04 MBY is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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