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PN02 WJC

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 WJC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2021 73,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 71,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre just legal advise replace asap 205/65-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre just legal advise replace asap 205/65-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2020 71,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking ABS sensor covered with grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked up bush completely split allowing movement for and aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides opaque no pattern on o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre just legal advise replace asap 205/65-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre just legal advise replace asap 205/65-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 68,982 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 68,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished outer wall

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 65,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,593 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,593 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,103 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,192 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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PN02 WJC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 PN02 WJC, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN02 WJC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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