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RA51 TWX

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,728 mi
Last recorded116,728 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 116,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 116,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure PRS (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

all underside components corroded

n/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 115,032 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking 2 pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

all underside components corroded

o/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded

power steering fluid below min

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,408 miles

Fuel filler pipe(s) corroded

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,484 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 111,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 110,183 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front ABS toothed ring corroded

Offside front ABS toothed ring corroded

Sump pourus -slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 110,149 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

oil leak at sump

Fail 4 Jan 2013 108,886 miles

Battery insecure

Both front ABS rings slightly corroded

Both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,886 miles

Battery insecure

Both front ABS rings slightly corroded

Both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

sump corroded, leaking

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 107,637 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

sump corroded, leaking

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,015 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 Dec 2009 103,434 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR FRONT SECTIONS OF BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Fail 29 Dec 2009 103,434 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TO REAR FRONT SECTIONS OF BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Pass 29 Dec 2008 101,466 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 101,296 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 96,207 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil filter corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,134 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 95,314 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 93,972 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 93,862 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 TWX is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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