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RV52 VYU

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,091 mi
Last recorded198,091 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 VYU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 198,091 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 191,153 miles

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

oil on sump

Fail 14 Oct 2013 191,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil on sump

Pass 18 Oct 2012 180,014 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

sump rusty & leaking oil

Fail 17 Oct 2012 180,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

sump rusty & leaking oil

Pass 11 Oct 2011 166,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 152,748 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS LIGHT OUT PUT REDUCED DUE TO LENSE HEAVILY SCRATCHED

HAND BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP WHICH IS VERY CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2010 152,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS LIGHT OUT PUT REDUCED DUE TO LENSE HEAVILY SCRATCHED

HAND BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP WHICH IS VERY CORRODED

Pass 25 Sep 2009 140,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Hand brake requires adjustment

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

Rear silencer rattling from inside

Fail 25 Sep 2009 140,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Hand brake requires adjustment

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear silencer rattling from inside

Pass 18 Oct 2008 128,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 128,109 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 116,637 miles

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,499 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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RV52 VYU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV52 VYU, 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 RV52 VYU registered?

RV52 VYU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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