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ST52 MTX

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,893 mi
Last recorded104,893 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 MTX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,893 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes greased

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes greased

nearside rear wheel binds slightly

offside front brake pipe greased

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

power steering pipe corroded

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 85,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,445 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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ST52 MTX is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST52 MTX, 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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ST52 MTX is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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