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WV57 GAX

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,319 mi
Last recorded114,319 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 GAX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp Image Poor

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,435 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 100,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside off vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,265 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears due to discs (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 77,839 miles

heavy corrosion on rear springs

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2021 77,839 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion on rear springs

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,763 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,149 miles

Windscreen slight damage drivers area....

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,149 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside.... (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen slight damage drivers area....

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,430 miles

Rear nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding....

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,140 miles

emissions too clean to measure after 2nd attemt 1=2.38 -2=0.27

Fail 11 Oct 2016 54,140 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions too clean to measure after 2nd attemt 1=2.38 -2=0.27

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,611 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,756 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,441 miles

Brake fluid slightly low due to pad wear

Rear brake pads 60/70% worn

Slight lipping on front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2012 12,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,638 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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WV57 GAX is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 WV57 GAX, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV57 GAX registered?

WV57 GAX is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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