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YG02 LYC

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,171 mi
Last recorded140,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 LYC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,171 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 140,058 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,821 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 131,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,320 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,001 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 99,840 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,161 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,084 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,852 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,839 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,096 miles

o/s rear tyre inside edge slightley scuffed

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 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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