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PJ53 OVL

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OVL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 145,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,372 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,323 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,066 miles

Offside Rear tyre has crack in outer sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2015 134,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessively corroded near off side front lower suspension arm in front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has crack in outer sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2014 124,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 118,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 109,302 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,247 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,368 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,310 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,579 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,663 miles

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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PJ53 OVL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 PJ53 OVL, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ53 OVL is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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