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WU02 XZO

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,858 mi
Last recorded63,858 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XZO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,858 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 63,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,204 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 58,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2008 53,257 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,102 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,508 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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WU02 XZO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 WU02 XZO, 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 24 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 WU02 XZO registered?

WU02 XZO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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