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X147 HFU

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,825 mi
Last recorded57,825 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 HFU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of middle silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,617 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of middle silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,669 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 47,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,597 miles

Front brake discs showing some wear

Front wipers not 100%

Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,922 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 19,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,039 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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X147 HFU is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 X147 HFU, 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 26 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X147 HFU is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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