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VN08 XWE

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 XWE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 82,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 81,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 81,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 77,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,942 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

Pass 9 May 2022 73,729 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,664 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,152 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 71,138 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 70,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 53,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 30,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,639 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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VN08 XWE is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN08 XWE, 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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VN08 XWE is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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