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VX04 GZP

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 GZP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 105,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery warning light on

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 105,387 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 98,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

battery light on dash

Fail 13 May 2020 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

battery light on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2020 98,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,455 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,981 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,351 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside park brake cable support bracket corroded away

Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front ABS ring split

Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front ABS ring split

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,305 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

exhaust sections corroded

some stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

exhaust sections corroded

some stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front spot lamp innop

slight lift in both sides front suspension lower ball joints

some wear in front suspension anti roll bar location bushes

Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front spot lamp innop

slight lift in both sides front suspension lower ball joints

some wear in front suspension anti roll bar location bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,200 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,200 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,953 miles

nearside rear tyre worn off on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn off smooth on inner edge of tread

slight lift in both sides front suspension lower ball joints

some stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,440 miles

slight lift in both sides front suspension lower ball joints

slight stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,166 miles

offside rear brake disc starting to deteriorate

slight radial movement (lift) in both sides front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,430 miles

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

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

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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VX04 GZP is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX04 GZP, 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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VX04 GZP is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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