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OU05 AOY

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AOY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working lamp and bulb smashed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower arm and front subframe mounting bolt to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe at lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area and inner sill area near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower arms at spring lower mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine lower covers fitted obscuring full inspection of front subframe

outer sill covers fitted obscuring full inspection of sills

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,334 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 91,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,834 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,834 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,811 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 77,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,286 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,286 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

high level stop light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,694 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 47,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,854 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,847 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)

front brake imbalance of 21% is close to fail criteria

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,088 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 AOY is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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