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YG02 GVZ

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Green Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 GVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,058 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath and all suspension components are rusty.

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 87,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,137 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,710 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,737 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 73,170 miles

front brake pads ON limits

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 70,170 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 66,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 66,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,710 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 49,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 41,902 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 41,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 33,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,778 miles

Both rear tyres 2.5mm

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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YG02 GVZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 YG02 GVZ, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG02 GVZ registered?

YG02 GVZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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