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OU05 APO

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,029 mi
Last recorded99,029 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,029 miles

EML on

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

EML on

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,058 miles

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

e.m.l on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,538 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

passanger side sun visor does not in the up position

Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,538 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished

passanger side sun visor does not in the up position

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,242 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,242 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Mar 2008 22,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,413 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 APO is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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