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WA04 JKX

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 JKX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 133,265 miles

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

No engine oil shown on dip stick oil added to engine to facilitate emissions test.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 133,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Roll bar bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

No engine oil shown on dip stick oil added to engine to facilitate emissions test.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 121,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 121,047 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 113,994 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 113,994 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension mounting wishbone worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,119 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,075 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,529 miles

both front tyres low on inside edge.

Pass 16 May 2007 27,294 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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WA04 JKX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 WA04 JKX, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA04 JKX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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