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X678 HFP

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,762 mi
Last recorded81,762 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 HFP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,762 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,702 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,735 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,842 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,866 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 63,503 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,731 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED ON INNER FACES

NSF BRAKE HAS A VERY SLIGHT BIND

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,963 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked through fixing point but not insecure

nearside and offside front inner brake discs rusted edges

nearside and offside front outer c.v boots started to deteriorate

nearside and offside rear brake pads close to wear indicators

nearside and offside rear outer brake discs rusted edges

nearside front and rear brakes slight bind

nearside outer pad worn very low

p.a.s. fluid level near minimum

Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,963 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked through fixing point but not insecure

nearside and offside front inner brake discs rusted edges

nearside and offside front outer c.v boots started to deteriorate

nearside and offside rear brake pads close to wear indicators

nearside and offside rear outer brake discs rusted edges

nearside front and rear brakes slight bind

nearside outer pad worn very low

p.a.s. fluid level near minimum

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,352 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked through fixing point

Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,352 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked through fixing point

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,781 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,602 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Hyundai Sonata reliability report

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X678 HFP is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X678 HFP, 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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X678 HFP is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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