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OU04 VXM

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 VXM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,094 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front D busher's. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,846 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,121 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 57,121 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,054 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,230 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 29,909 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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OU04 VXM is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU04 VXM, 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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What year was OU04 VXM registered?

OU04 VXM is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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