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PY08 HRX

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,851 mi
Last recorded174,851 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 HRX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 174,851 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 174,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 161,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 142,239 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S and O/S corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 142,239 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S and O/S corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 133,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 133,483 miles

Emissions not tested on set up engine started to runaway whilst setting upper rev limit (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values smoking on idle excessively (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 125,305 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 125,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR brake pads deterioating

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre perished and badly worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear cracked and perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished and badly worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 108,123 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside overheated (3.5.1n)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick badly overheated (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Offside rear tyre has nail and worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside overheated (3.5.1n)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,626 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 95,626 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noise

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,944 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be low

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 17 Apr 2014 72,944 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be low

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,397 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

nearside and offside rear brake pads starting to wear thin

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

nearside and offside rear brake pads starting to wear thin

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 21 Jul 2012 55,094 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,866 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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PY08 HRX is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 62,994 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 PY08 HRX, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PY08 HRX is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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