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P53 EAV

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 EAV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,166 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,863 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,357 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

n/s and o/s outer cv boots perished/splitting

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,453 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre slightly deterated

Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,574 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 36,498 miles

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

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

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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P53 EAV is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P53 EAV, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P53 EAV is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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