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OU57 EJZ

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,885 mi
Last recorded146,885 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 EJZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel excessive travel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security thruought (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 144,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 144,167 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 138,694 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 May 2018 130,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 130,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

engine mil lamp on dash

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light shown on dash

Fail 14 Apr 2017 120,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light shown on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,003 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,002 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,002 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,000 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,668 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,668 miles

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

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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OU57 EJZ is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 OU57 EJZ, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU57 EJZ is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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