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WU52 XMC

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,545 mi
Last recorded53,545 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XMC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 53,545 miles

Both front outer c v boots deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 53,545 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Both front outer c v boots deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears/ nail n/s/r outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,734 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 50,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread and side walls

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and side walls

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread and side walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking ion tread and side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,010 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,372 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,742 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 45,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 44,990 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,485 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 389,696 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 38,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,835 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,073 miles

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

front disc pads approx 70% worn.

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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WU52 XMC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU52 XMC, 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.

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What year was WU52 XMC registered?

WU52 XMC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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