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OU05 GPJ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers for brake pipes

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,825 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil pressure light on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,411 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 56,411 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,757 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 GPJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

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

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