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RY52 BUV

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,805 mi
Last recorded30,805 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 BUV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2009 30,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

bonnet slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2009 30,805 miles

bonnet slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,084 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside front foglight len's broken

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RY52 BUV is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY52 BUV, 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 RY52 BUV registered?

RY52 BUV is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is RY52 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 BUV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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