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MF51 GPY

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,326 mi
Last recorded40,326 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Sonata62,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 GPY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,326 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

covers fitted over outer sill panels

nearside front tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,643 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management check light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cv boot cover cracked

Offside Front ball joint dust cover cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,766 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,040 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,156 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 31,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 20,240 miles

slight leak of grease from n/s outer cv boot

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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MF51 GPY is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 62,161 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 MF51 GPY, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF51 GPY is a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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