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W949 XKR

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,752 mi
Last recorded65,752 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 XKR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,149 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Advise replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread depth OK on both tyres but n/s wearing on both edges & o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight handbrake travel

underbody and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,572 miles

Front tyres slight wearing inner egdes

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,070 miles

nearside front tyre worn to near limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,482 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

screw in centre of tread of offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,613 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,116 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 36,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 29,435 miles

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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W949 XKR is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W949 XKR, 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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W949 XKR is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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