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SL08 VGY

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,127 mi
Last recorded133,127 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VGY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,584 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,007 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 69,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,027 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear discs rusted and pitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 69,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear discs rusted and pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,263 miles

Both rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,197 miles

both rear discs rusted and pitted

Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,197 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs rusted and pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 53,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2013 53,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,682 miles

drivers wiper torn

rear brake discs badly worn

slight binding front brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,880 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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SL08 VGY is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 62,994 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 SL08 VGY, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL08 VGY is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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