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MM55 VYP

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,565 mi
Last recorded157,565 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 VYP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 157,565 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-both front coil springs corroded-rear bumper mounting areas corroded-

rear axle and mounting areas corroded -front subframe corroded-osf cv boot perished-osf link slight play-osf lower balljoint slight play-both front brake pipes corroded-

Fail 29 Nov 2025 157,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-both front coil springs corroded-rear bumper mounting areas corroded-

rear axle and mounting areas corroded -front subframe corroded-osf cv boot perished-osf link slight play-osf lower balljoint slight play-both front brake pipes corroded-

Pass 29 Nov 2024 153,277 miles

oil leak-front shocker mounting areas corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-osf and nsf brake pipes corroded-inner sills corroded-middle propshaft bush perished/slight play-

rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-rear axle corroded-rear coil springs corroded-exhaust system corroded-brake flexi ferrules corroded-

Fail 29 Nov 2024 153,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak-front shocker mounting areas corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-osf and nsf brake pipes corroded-inner sills corroded-middle propshaft bush perished/slight play-

rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-rear axle corroded-rear coil springs corroded-exhaust system corroded-brake flexi ferrules corroded-

Pass 27 Nov 2023 150,026 miles

centre prop shaft bush perished and has slight play-n/s/r tyre outer wall perished-rear brake discs corroded, pitted and scored-rear coil springs corroded-rear flexi hose ferrules corroded-exhaust corroded

oil leak-both front shocker mounting areas corroded-front brake discs corroded and pitted-front brake pads wearing low-o/s/f brake pipe corroded-o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated-inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,178 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 147,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 142,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 142,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 139,172 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 119,364 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 119,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 107,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,177 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 91,472 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 91,472 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 81,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,561 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,082 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,687 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 26,687 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MM55 VYP is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MM55 VYP, 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 MM55 VYP registered?

MM55 VYP is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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