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VU52 LYO

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,063 mi
Last recorded113,063 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 LYO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Worn on inner & outer edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective Punctured ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,151 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 82,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,876 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,088 miles

Front 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 18 Oct 2011 49,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,215 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 20,542 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 18,285 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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VU52 LYO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 VU52 LYO, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU52 LYO registered?

VU52 LYO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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