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MX54 FAF

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

267,206 mi
Last recorded267,206 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 FAF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 267,206 miles

EML on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 253,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle emissions not tested, presented as LPG

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 253,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle emissions not tested, presented as LPG

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 238,378 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear suspension bent and upper arm is rubbing on strut bracket making squeaking noise

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 238,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear nearside rear suspension bent and upper arm is rubbing on strut bracket making squeaking noise

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 221,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 205,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 205,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 183,067 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 183,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 162,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 142,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 125,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 105,586 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,307 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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MX54 FAF is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 MX54 FAF, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX54 FAF is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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