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W478 ULB

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 ULB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 87,733 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2010 87,733 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 86,758 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 86,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2005 56,010 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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W478 ULB is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W478 ULB, 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 W478 ULB registered?

W478 ULB is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W478 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 ULB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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