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S16 MAG

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 MAG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 113,091 miles

car has been under sealed

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,586 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 110,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 106,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,497 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 102,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,253 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,700 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,071 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,864 miles

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2010 50,862 miles

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

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,089 miles

near side rear seat belt missing

Fail 28 Jan 2008 35,073 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,190 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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S16 MAG is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S16 MAG, 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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What year was S16 MAG registered?

S16 MAG is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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