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WV52 FJU

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,341 mi
Last recorded160,341 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 FJU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 160,341 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 150,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 138,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 14 Jun 2010 124,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,518 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,343 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 38,343 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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WV52 FJU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV52 FJU, 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 WV52 FJU registered?

WV52 FJU is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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