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W421 WCB

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,670 mi
Last recorded84,670 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 WCB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,670 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,659 miles

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

knock from offside front suspension but nothing visible at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre has low pressure

Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre has low pressure

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,857 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,857 miles

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,672 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,665 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,045 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,016 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,769 miles

Long parking brake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,872 miles

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

n/s/ sunvisor insecure

some travel on handbrake

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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W421 WCB is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 W421 WCB, 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 26 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W421 WCB registered?

W421 WCB is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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