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WJ08 SKU

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,940 mi
Last recorded144,940 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 SKU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 144,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 144,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 144,810 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 144,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,486 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2019 138,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,323 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 130,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,718 miles

Center brake light not working Both front top suspension mounts splitting Fuel pipes rusting

Fail 23 Jan 2017 120,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement Nearside rear binding (3.5.1k)

Center brake light not working Both front top suspension mounts splitting Fuel pipes rusting

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,200 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

lips on front brake discs

plastic over sills

Fail 14 Jan 2016 113,200 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear stop light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

lips on front brake discs

plastic over sills

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,758 miles

Very slight restricted movement in front wheels due to brake calipers dragging.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,766 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,439 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,187 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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WJ08 SKU is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 62,994 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 WJ08 SKU, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ08 SKU is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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