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W699 MHL

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,532 mi
Last recorded122,532 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 MHL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,532 miles

Both reg plates deteriorating

Corrosion to body in various places

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to underside

Cracking to sidewalls of front tyres

Headlamp beam images faint

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

OIl leaks

Play to n/s/f wheel

Powersteering oil level on minimum

Wear to n/s/f brake disc

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,678 miles

Both ball joint dust covers on rear lower suspension arms starting to lift

Both reg plates deteriorating but not likely to be mis-read

Cracking to o/s/f + n/s/r tyres

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

N/S/F + O/S/R brake discs corroded

N/S/F wiper blade split

O/S/F wiper blade come apart

Oil leaks

Play to n/s/f wheel

Play to rear bush in n/s/f lower suspension arm

Rear wheel arches corroding

Underside corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2014 119,656 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both ball joint dust covers on rear lower suspension arms starting to lift

Both reg plates deteriorating but not likely to be mis-read

Cracking to o/s/f + n/s/r tyres

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

N/S/F + O/S/R brake discs corroded

N/S/F wiper blade split

O/S/F wiper blade come apart

Oil leaks

Play to n/s/f wheel

Play to rear bush in n/s/f lower suspension arm

Rear wheel arches corroding

Underside corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,915 miles

headlight pattern poor

Fail 19 Feb 2013 116,882 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,034 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 595355452029

Fail 24 Feb 2012 113,001 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,104 miles

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

air bag light on

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,790 miles

corrosion on brake pipes at rear bordeerline in places.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 102,789 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on brake pipes at rear bordeerline in places.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,529 miles

Advise air bag lite illuminated

Advise nearside front tyre worn borderline legal

Advise slight movement felt in both front upper ball joints

Fail 4 Mar 2009 97,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise air bag lite illuminated

Advise nearside front tyre worn borderline legal

Advise slight movement felt in both front upper ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,080 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag staying on

Fail 6 Mar 2008 91,034 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag staying on

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,313 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 80,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 69,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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W699 MHL is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W699 MHL, 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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W699 MHL is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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