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RA51 TWW

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,234 mi
Last recorded73,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 TWW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,234 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 72,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake imbalance,25 %, nsr requirement only just met

Fail 29 Dec 2014 70,163 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,896 miles

n/s handbrake readings are very low.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,041 miles

All four tyres have about 3mm of tread on them both fronts worn on inner edges

Both rear discs have surface corrosion on surfaces

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,554 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,833 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,335 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 39,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,805 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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RA51 TWW is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA51 TWW, 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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RA51 TWW is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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