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MJ05 VAV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,052 mi
Last recorded91,052 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VAV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,052 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 91,052 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,887 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,812 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,789 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 67,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,761 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

extra high level stop lamp fitted ( notworking ) but cant confirm if conected or not.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,752 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,172 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,172 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,771 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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MJ05 VAV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ05 VAV, 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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MJ05 VAV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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