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YM55 UER

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,066 mi
Last recorded91,066 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UER
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear lower wheel arch corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 82,560 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (parking) (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 41,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,151 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,310 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,885 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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YM55 UER is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YM55 UER, 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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YM55 UER is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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