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OU05 GPF

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,592 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers over front to rear brake pipes and unable to fully inspect

sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 22 Jun 2018 94,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers over front to rear brake pipes and unable to fully inspect

sill covers fitted and unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,810 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside coil spring corroded and off side front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 28 Jul 2017 88,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside coil spring corroded and off side front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has splits within treads ... advice change .

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

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear light lens repair with light tape !!!!

Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,738 miles

Coil springs slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside steering rack arm has little play

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2012 41,661 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limits

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear passenger door only open from outside vehicle

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,588 miles

front pads getting low ??

n/s o/s rear tyres slight splitting in tread ???

Fail 28 Jul 2010 17,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,126 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split at edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,983 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 8,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 GPF is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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