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OU57 EKA

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,547 mi
Last recorded55,547 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,547 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front wheel bearing can check case of wheel binding

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,415 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear brake pads worn to minimum thickness not excessive at test

Fail 2 Oct 2017 53,415 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear brake pads worn to minimum thickness not excessive at test

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 47,005 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,591 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

front number plate cracked

rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,029 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,084 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking.....

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread

Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,845 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,492 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 23,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,879 miles

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

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 EKA is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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