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X429 FDL

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,750 mi
Last recorded137,750 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 FDL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 137,750 miles

Front suspension noise detected on road

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated--center section corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 137,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension noise detected on road

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated--center section corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 126,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes, recommend check (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened centre bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

advise, o/s headlamp adjustors deteriorated,, recommend replace

front flexy exhaust pipe, and centre silencer slightly deteriorated

n/s/r door, o/s/f wing, and o/s/f bumper, slight damage

o/s and n/s rear brake hoses close to,, chaffing on ar links, recommend check

o/s and n/s rear brakes, binding slightly,, recommend check

Fail 1 Sep 2016 126,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened centre bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure centre bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush in hub attachment worn too excess (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes, recommend check (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened centre bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

front flexy exhaust pipe, and centre silencer slightly deteriorated

n/s/r door, o/s/f wing, and o/s/f bumper, slight damage

o/s and n/s rear brake hoses close to,, chaffing on ar links, recommend check

o/s and n/s rear brakes, binding slightly,, recommend check

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bearing noise detected on road test

brake pedal anti--slip slightly worn

mil light on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 116,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bearing noise detected on road test

brake pedal anti--slip slightly worn

mil light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,514 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,363 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,169 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 81,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,708 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,384 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,384 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,771 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 68,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,699 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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X429 FDL is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X429 FDL, 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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X429 FDL is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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