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WV02 NLC

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,621 mi
Last recorded66,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 NLC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,621 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe is corroding

Nearside Front cv boot splitting

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing close to limit

handbrake is working but weak

rear axle is corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2023 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front brake pipe is corroding

Nearside Front cv boot splitting

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing close to limit

handbrake is working but weak

rear axle is corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,919 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroding

Nearside Front cv boot splitting

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

front brake pads starting to wear

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2022 62,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroding

Nearside Front cv boot splitting

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

front brake pads starting to wear

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,384 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to corrode slightly

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2020 59,383 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe slighty pitted and o/s r

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall deteriorating

Offside Rear slight brake bind

exhaust has slight blow (cat)

fuel pump bracket broken

slight oil leak (engine ? )

Fail 28 Aug 2019 57,688 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall deteriorating

Offside Rear slight brake bind

exhaust has slight blow (cat)

fuel pump bracket broken

slight oil leak (engine ? )

Pass 9 May 2018 55,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 55,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing driver door does not open all the time (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2017 53,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has minor tread separation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear has minor tread separation

Pass 13 May 2016 51,929 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 13 May 2015 50,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 50,357 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2014 48,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 46,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,714 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 May 2010 39,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 36,693 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,817 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,440 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,439 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2006 21,361 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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WV02 NLC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WV02 NLC, 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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WV02 NLC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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