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PJ53 UBV

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,907 mi
Last recorded84,907 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 UBV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,907 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,877 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,080 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,080 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S front tyre worn on inside edge sujest change very soon

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,700 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,550 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

split and slight blow on center section exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,501 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 52,501 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,934 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 UBV is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ53 UBV, 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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What year was PJ53 UBV registered?

PJ53 UBV is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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