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WV52 FKE

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,223 mi
Last recorded96,223 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 FKE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 96,223 miles

205.50.16 x 2 rears

205/65/15 x 2 fronts

ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

ENG TICK OVER TOO FAST!!!!

NSR WHEEL SLIGHT BIND-PODOT

OIL LEAK UNDER RAD!!!!

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/13

SEVERE OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 9 May 2013 96,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

205/65/15 X 3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

ENG TICK OVER TOO FAST!!!!

OIL LEAK UNDER RAD!!!!

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/13

SEVERE OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 May 2012 91,778 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak from engine & oil cooler

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system rusty also fuel tank ,fuel lines & fuel filler neck

fr subframe & suspension unites rusty

rear subframe & suspension unites rusty also parts of chassi

Fail 10 May 2012 91,764 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system rusty also fuel tank ,fuel lines & fuel filler neck

fr subframe & suspension unites rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak from engine & oil cooler

rear subframe & suspension unites rusty also parts of chassi

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,705 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,032 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,995 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 60,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,557 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,518 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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WV52 FKE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

WV52 FKE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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