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VP51 DAS

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,592 mi
Last recorded74,592 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVP51 DAS
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexy poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 52,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,739 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 45,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 39,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 39,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,154 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,448 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,479 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 13,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2008 9,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 5,899 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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VP51 DAS is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 VP51 DAS, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VP51 DAS is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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