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RX04 EJN

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,925 mi
Last recorded88,925 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 EJN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,925 miles

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

Some corrosion of rear suspension springs.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 63,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,699 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn outside edge of tread.

Nearside wiper blade starting to spilt. Still clearing screen effectivly.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,393 miles

Number plates do not comply with the law.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,393 miles

Number plates do not comply with the law.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,846 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,846 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 22,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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RX04 EJN is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 RX04 EJN, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX04 EJN is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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