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SM08 DLY

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,211 mi
Last recorded75,211 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DLY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2018 65,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,385 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,285 miles

n/s handbrake low effort and will require attention

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,031 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,664 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,890 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 29,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,272 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 22,272 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,119 miles

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

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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SM08 DLY is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM08 DLY, 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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What year was SM08 DLY registered?

SM08 DLY is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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