MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front exhaust support brackets broken
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front chip in windscreen less than 10mm diameter within zone A
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken
Nearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage at hose near rack (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front exhaust support brackets broken
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front chip in windscreen less than 10mm diameter within zone A
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken
Nearside Rear reverse light not working (not testable for year)
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage at hose near rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fuel tank breather box support bracket corroded. (under nearside rear quarter panal)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust emmisions only just met requirements on idle test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fuel tank breather box support bracket corroded. (under nearside rear quarter panal)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
exhaust emmisions only just met requirements on idle test.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner clips missing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wipers smeary
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.
N/S/R tyre wearing on edges.
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA52 PKJ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VA52 PKJ, 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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VA52 PKJ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 December 2002.
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