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YY57 JCU

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,956 mi
Last recorded101,956 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 JCU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,342cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 101,956 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 14 Feb 2025 93,720 miles

surface corrosion front to rear

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,702 miles

surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 79,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,589 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,949 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 31,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,573 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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YY57 JCU is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 YY57 JCU, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY57 JCU registered?

YY57 JCU is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is YY57 JCU safe to buy?

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