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VX54 JZA

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 JZA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,953 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,964 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 55,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2009 447,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,218 miles

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 30 Oct 2007 27,504 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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VX54 JZA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VX54 JZA, 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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VX54 JZA is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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