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PY52 KYR

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,575 mi
Last recorded94,575 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 KYR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,729 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,845 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 75,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,053 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 60,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,393 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 22,968 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre and backbox corroding

coolant pipe in front of radiator corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2005 22,968 miles

centre and backbox corroding

coolant pipe in front of radiator corroding

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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PY52 KYR is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 PY52 KYR, 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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PY52 KYR is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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