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YS08 SWX

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,132 mi
Last recorded154,132 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 SWX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 154,132 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 154,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 139,522 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 139,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 124,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,609 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,242 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

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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YS08 SWX is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 62,994 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 YS08 SWX, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS08 SWX registered?

YS08 SWX is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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