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OU05 APF

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,721 mi
Last recorded162,721 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 162,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 136,444 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 114,433 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,780 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,331 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust starting to corrode

front tyres feathering on edges

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

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

advise washer jet adjustment

n/s/r door does not open from inside or outside

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

travel in hand brake

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 APF is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 APF, 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 APF registered?

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

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