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YT09 DNN

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,640 mi
Last recorded35,640 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 DNN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 35,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 34,285 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 32,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 28,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 26,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 24,533 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,015 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 23,015 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,496 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 16,968 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 16,042 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 15,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 15,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 13,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 12,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 10,948 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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YT09 DNN is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 YT09 DNN, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT09 DNN is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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