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WU05 XJG

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,633 mi
Last recorded100,633 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XJG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 86,865 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 86,865 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2014 82,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,880 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,880 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 54,733 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 54,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,417 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2008 29,315 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

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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WU05 XJG is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WU05 XJG, 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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What year was WU05 XJG registered?

WU05 XJG is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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