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W566 EWL

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,643 mi
Last recorded129,643 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 EWL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 129,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 124,828 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 104,383 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 104,383 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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,218 miles

front number plate fading

Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,579 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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W566 EWL is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W566 EWL, 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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W566 EWL is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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