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AE04 LTX

2004 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,687 mi
Last recorded75,687 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Sonata58,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LTX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,687 miles

All front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Covers Fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

All front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Covers Fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

evap canister bracket corroded and tank not secure

exhaust mounbting bracket corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,726 miles

o/s + n/s inner and outer sils corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,181 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)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,669 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted badly

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,216 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 10 Aug 2007 17,403 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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AE04 LTX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 58,391 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 AE04 LTX, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE04 LTX is a 2004 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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