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W851 LFE

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,046 mi
Last recorded68,046 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 LFE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 68,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,364 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 63,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 58,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,446 miles

o/s and n/s outer cv gaiters deteriorating

offside front inner disc face worn/pitted

oil leak from gearbox cooler pipe to radiator

slight play offside top wishbone joint

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,561 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 52,561 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,975 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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W851 LFE is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W851 LFE, 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 W851 LFE registered?

W851 LFE is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 August 2000.

Is W851 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 LFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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