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RL02 EAE

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,553 mi
Last recorded35,553 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 EAE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,553 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,090 miles

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

chips and scratches in screen

crackiling on side wall nearside rear tyre

plastic sills fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,275 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 32,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2010 22,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,277 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,539 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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RL02 EAE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL02 EAE, 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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What year was RL02 EAE registered?

RL02 EAE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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