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OU05 GPE

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,625 mi
Last recorded74,625 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,625 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished and cracking.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,401 miles

advise high travel in park brake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 31,196 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn beyond legal limit on inner and outer edges and worn to 2mm in centre of tread

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly at top edge

offside front tyre worn beyond legal limit-devoid of tread- on inner edge and worn to 2mm in centre of tread

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,196 miles

nearside front tyre worn beyond legal limit on inner and outer edges and worn to 2mm in centre of tread

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly at top edge

offside front tyre worn beyond legal limit-devoid of tread- on inner edge and worn to 2mm in centre of tread

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 GPE 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 66.7%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

OU05 GPE is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 GPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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