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W479 DOP

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,524 mi
Last recorded142,524 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 DOP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 142,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 142,524 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 134,334 miles

front tyres starting to wear inside edges - change in 2 months

n/s/r suspension arm has slight play in rear top bush

Pass 15 Jul 2009 124,643 miles

rear discs corroded, but braking effort ok

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 124,643 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs corroded, but braking effort ok

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 112,696 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2008 112,696 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,617 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,643 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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W479 DOP is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W479 DOP, 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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W479 DOP is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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