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RX51 EGD

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,105 mi
Last recorded71,105 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EGD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 71,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,290 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,550 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 6 Jan 2017 60,621 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,319 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,022 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,769 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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RX51 EGD is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RX51 EGD, 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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RX51 EGD is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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