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YT55 VPG

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,935 mi
Last recorded157,935 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VPG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 157,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both number plates slightly detertiorated

nearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2019 151,104 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both number plates slightly detertiorated

nearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,831 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

nearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 143,831 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

nearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front cv boot has slight leakage of grease

offside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,327 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 122,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre has small split in tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,037 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,330 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,330 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,466 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,968 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,327 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,433 miles

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

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

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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YT55 VPG is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT55 VPG, 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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YT55 VPG is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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