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P128 KAK

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,131 mi
Last recorded113,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 KAK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2007 113,131 miles

See test no. 660796507075

Fail 6 Jan 2007 113,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag light on †High level brake light inop †Various oil leaks †Power steering rack wet with oil †Corrosion to various brake pipes †Exhaust system corroded

Both outer cv gaitors cracking †Slight corrosion to to front brake discs †Front brake pads worn low †Both front tyres are worn on inner edge †Off side rear, Near side rear and near side front tyres are all heavily cracked †***195 70 14H ***

Pass 16 Feb 2006 105,395 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 105,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK.SMALL CHIP TO FRONT WINDSCREEN. †POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT CRACKING. †FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED. †EXHAUST BLOW FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE.

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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P128 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,820 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 P128 KAK, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P128 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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