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NK55 FNU

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,191 mi
Last recorded56,191 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 FNU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 51,577 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 51,577 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,628 miles

both rear tyres 3mm but badly cracked on edge. (advise to be changed)

n/s/f ( 2mm but illegal on edge )* strong advise*. tyre worn close to the legal limit

parking brake. Youre vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the brakeing system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,628 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres 3mm but badly cracked on edge (advise to be changed )

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,652 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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NK55 FNU is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK55 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 NK55 FNU registered?

NK55 FNU is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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