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VU52 XYE

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XYE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,029 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 122,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 106,122 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside headlight beam image on boarder line

Oil residue on steeing rack

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,341 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front abs sensor ring fractured

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,556 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces reduced by corrosion

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 83,550 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs inner surfaces reduced by corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,273 miles

Nearside and offside rear steel brakepipes to flexi's rusty

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside rear sreel brakepipes to flexis rusty

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,608 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,308 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,180 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,365 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 XYE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XYE, 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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VU52 XYE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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