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VA57 FDL

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 FDL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,783 miles

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

advise hand brake travel

Fail 16 Jan 2025 109,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise hand brake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 90,506 miles

advise hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 27,214 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 19 Jan 2013 27,214 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Jan 2012 21,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perrished on edges of tread

offside rear tyre very worn on edge of tread

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,260 miles

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

front tyres perrished on edges of tread

offside rear tyre very worn on edge of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,127 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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VA57 FDL is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VA57 FDL, 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 VA57 FDL registered?

VA57 FDL is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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