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SA52 FRZ

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,393 mi
Last recorded153,393 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 FRZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 153,393 miles

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

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

os front ball joint rubber slightly split

Fail 3 Dec 2014 153,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

os front ball joint rubber slightly split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 139,807 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 139,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 139,790 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 139,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,712 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 128,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 115,960 miles

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

Slight fraying on the O/S/F seat-belt.

The N/S/F C.V boot is starting to wear.

The N/S/F tyre is right on the limit for wear.

The battery is loose.

The rear metal brake pipes are right on the limit for corrosion. Advise sorting!

Fail 19 Nov 2010 115,930 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

Slight fraying on the O/S/F seat-belt.

The N/S/F C.V boot is starting to wear.

The N/S/F tyre is right on the limit for wear.

The battery is loose.

The rear metal brake pipes are right on the limit for corrosion. Advise sorting!

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,629 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 99,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,369 miles

Power steering leak from pipe area.

Slight blow from the rear exhaust box.

Slight fraying on the O/S/F seat-belt.

The N/S/R brake pad is starting to get low and the O/S/R inner brake disc is starting to corrode.

The handbrake travel is near the limit.

The rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 84,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering leak from pipe area.

Slight blow from the rear exhaust box.

Slight fraying on the O/S/F seat-belt.

The N/S/R brake pad is starting to get low and the O/S/R inner brake disc is starting to corrode.

The handbrake travel is near the limit.

The rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,725 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 54,720 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,920 miles

N/S Front tyre low on tread. †Slight difference in rate of decrease on rear brakes.

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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SA52 FRZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SA52 FRZ, 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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SA52 FRZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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