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YE05 FKW

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 FKW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,838 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2026 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody undersealed

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 91,576 miles

Nearside Front Wing Damaged, not likely to cause injury

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,890 miles

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

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

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

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underbody has surface Corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,187 miles

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

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

Rear Underbody has some surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,907 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,592 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,543 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 60,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,695 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 57,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,714 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,170 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,019 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 31,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,801 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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YE05 FKW is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 YE05 FKW, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE05 FKW registered?

YE05 FKW is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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