MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both sides front lower suspension arms appear to have a lot of compliance in the bushes. Unable to view fully during this inspection.
Both sides, rear of sill return/floor joints, at area where the rear chassis extensions start, evidence of strengthening plate corrosion, but no perforation visible at this time. No corrosion protection in this area.
Brake pedal wearing smooth Also splitting. (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance recorded, but both front brakes lock at maximum effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front brakes increase and decrease in efforts at slightly different rates.
Front collision damage: Affected parts include front crossmember and cooling pack. Both bent in the centre.
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission assembly and hose union on oil cooler leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside sill, within wheelarch, extending upwards at joint with arch lip. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of offside sill, within wheelarch, extending upwards at joint with arch lip. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sides front lower suspension arms appear to have a lot of compliance in the bushes. Unable to view fully during this inspection.
Both sides, rear of sill return/floor joints, at area where the rear chassis extensions start, evidence of strengthening plate corrosion, but no perforation visible at this time. No corrosion protection in this area.
Brake pedal wearing smooth Also splitting. (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance recorded, but both front brakes lock at maximum effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front brakes increase and decrease in efforts at slightly different rates.
Front collision damage: Affected parts include front crossmember and cooling pack. Both bent in the centre.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside registration plate lamp dim.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission assembly and hose union on oil cooler leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank front to rears both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil below min
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lenses need cleaning. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank front to rears both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil below min
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
airbag warning light on
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light on
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyre sidewalls perished
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all tyre sidewalls perished
o/s rear tyre inside edge slightley scuffed
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YG02 LYC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 YG02 LYC, 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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YG02 LYC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 2002.
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