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OU05 AOL

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,275 mi
Last recorded93,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AOL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,275 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,984 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,984 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 62,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,976 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,976 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,954 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 46,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,363 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,183 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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OU05 AOL is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OU05 AOL, 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 OU05 AOL registered?

OU05 AOL is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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