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VK57 XFN

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,579 mi
Last recorded66,579 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XFN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 66,579 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 66,579 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,551 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Nov 2023 64,122 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,462 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 60,460 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front brakes excessively seized

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,074 miles

Emissions too clean to record

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 59,074 miles

Emissions too clean to record

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,356 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,356 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,198 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,671 miles

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

hi-vis light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,807 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,640 miles

wiper split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,857 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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VK57 XFN is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 VK57 XFN, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK57 XFN registered?

VK57 XFN is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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