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W685 BAV

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 113,668 miles

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

airbag light illuminated indicating fault

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,162 miles

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

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

airbag light illuminated

front discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 108,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

airbag light illuminated

front discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,060 miles

n/s/f tyre ON limit

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,331 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 62,925 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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W685 BAV is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W685 BAV, 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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W685 BAV is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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