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YJ55 PWJ

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,548 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,057 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 78,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,344 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 52,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,516 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 27,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YJ55 PWJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YJ55 PWJ, 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 YJ55 PWJ registered?

YJ55 PWJ is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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