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NJ55 NWL

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,636 mi
Last recorded45,636 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 NWL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,636 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both sides brake dics back plate corroded/ weak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bot bottom casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,022 miles

front brake discs back plates heavily corroded

front wishbones corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

rear sus arms heavily corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 44,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs back plates heavily corroded

front wishbones corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

rear sus arms heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,656 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,473 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,313 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,832 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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NJ55 NWL is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJ55 NWL, 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 NJ55 NWL registered?

NJ55 NWL is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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