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MJ05 VHF

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,081 mi
Last recorded37,081 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VHF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 35,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 27,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 25,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers advise

Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers advise

Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,711 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,302 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)

offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,612 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 13,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,091 miles

All 4 tyres showing slight sidewall cracking.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,745 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 VHF is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ05 VHF, 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 MJ05 VHF registered?

MJ05 VHF is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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