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OU05 GPV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,838 mi
Last recorded96,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 GPV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,838 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,532 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively need slightly adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 82,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively need slightly adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2016 71,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 60,587 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2014 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,323 miles

air bag light on

eml light on

front tyres showing wear in places

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall and wearing on inner tread

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,971 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 41,971 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

belly pan fitted

tested in damp conditions

Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,396 miles

both front tyres heavily perished advise replace

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,592 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 24 Oct 2008 22,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perrished

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 GPV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

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

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