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NG05 FNU

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,598 mi
Last recorded66,598 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FNU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,598 miles

EML warning lamp on

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 66,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML warning lamp on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly perished

engine management warning lamp stays on

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,582 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly perished

engine management warning lamp stays on

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,627 miles

engine management lamp staying on

various areas of light bodywork damage

Fail 28 Dec 2011 54,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp staying on

various areas of light bodywork damage

Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads worn

rear pads very low (nearside)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,990 miles

front pads worn

rear pads very low (nearside)

Pass 20 May 2010 41,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NG05 FNU is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NG05 FNU, 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 NG05 FNU registered?

NG05 FNU is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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