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OU05 AOV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,831 mi
Last recorded63,831 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,460 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 49,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,758 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,890 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,347 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,347 miles

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

nearside front & both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,816 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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OU05 AOV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU05 AOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 AOV registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU05 AOV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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