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WN55 BEJ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 BEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,944 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 126,944 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,616 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,160 miles

rear high level brake light

Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,160 miles

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

rear high level brake light

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,490 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2014 76,546 miles

High level stop light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 66,329 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,348 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,252 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,659 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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WN55 BEJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN55 BEJ, 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.

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WN55 BEJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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