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MK52 OHZ

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

40,396 mi
Last recorded40,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 OHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,396 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,955 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 39,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,119 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,682 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 38,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.881 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.210%vol (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 210 ppm vol (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,953 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,279 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 37,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,559 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 36,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,679 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,679 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,816 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 34,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,914 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 31,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,244 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 28,767 miles

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

front brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,743 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 26,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,107 miles

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

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

Offside rear inner suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear inner suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,604 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 22,352 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,671 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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MK52 OHZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 MK52 OHZ, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK52 OHZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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