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AM51 RZE

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,950 mi
Last recorded59,950 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RZE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,950 miles

left mirror poor

Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

left mirror poor

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,712 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,663 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

c.v boots cracking and perrishing

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s door mirror poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,561 miles

left mirror in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,242 miles

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

left door mirror poor

Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

left door mirror poor

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,754 miles

rear fog faded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,638 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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AM51 RZE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 AM51 RZE, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM51 RZE registered?

AM51 RZE is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 RZE safe to buy?

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