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VO08 WDV

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,594 mi
Last recorded170,594 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WDV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2021 170,594 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 162,583 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 162,538 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 155,049 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 155,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 143,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,556 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,554 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,440 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 115,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 83,652 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,180 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VO08 WDV is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VO08 WDV, 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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VO08 WDV is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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