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VA52 PKJ

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,477 mi
Last recorded108,477 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 PKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,477 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 108,477 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,874 miles

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.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 99,874 miles

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.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,479 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,707 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,859 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,859 miles

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 ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,837 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,837 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,549 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,549 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,990 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,043 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,043 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 30,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 30,594 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,135 miles

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,007 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 22,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,801 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,602 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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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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