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WL55 BJV

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BJV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 51,978 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 47,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 41,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 41,089 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt cannot be pulled out . ratchet mechanism jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,534 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 39,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,597 miles

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

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))

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,979 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 32,977 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,839 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

all brake discs rusty

play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 29 Jun 2018 30,839 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

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

all brake discs rusty

play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,484 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get perished

play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 20 Oct 2017 28,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get perished

play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 26,896 miles

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,688 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 25,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres both perrished on sidewalls

Fail 22 Sep 2014 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres both perrished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,102 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,000 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WL55 BJV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 WL55 BJV, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL55 BJV registered?

WL55 BJV is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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