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OU05 APV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,347 mi
Last recorded114,347 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 114,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,030 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 106,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,330 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,718 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM middle due to overinflation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM middle due to overinflation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly dragging on

little reserve travel on hand brake

near side rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,569 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low tread 225/50 r17 94v

front brakes slightly dragging on

little reserve travel on hand brake

near side rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

offside rear tyre 3mm 225/50 r17 94v

wheel alignment requiers checking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,195 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

offside rear tyre 3mm 225/50 r17 94v

wheel alignment requiers checking

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre nearly bald on outside edge

o/s/r tyre nearly bald on both edges

Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,940 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,765 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 APV 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 70%.

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

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