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M44 UEW

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,767 mi
Last recorded40,767 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 UEW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,767 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 39,931 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,794 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 32,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,674 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished/cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,899 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,152 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)

all tyres showing signs of cracks

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,268 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 28 Jul 2011 21,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,406 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,151 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,380 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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M44 UEW is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M44 UEW, 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 M44 UEW registered?

M44 UEW is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is M44 UEW safe to buy?

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