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AO02 GXZ

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,760 mi
Last recorded72,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,685 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 45,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,507 miles

airbag light on

brake pipe leading to offside rear brake hose rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp aim slightly high

possible air leak under bonnet

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

brake pipe leading to offside rear brake hose rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp aim slightly high

offside front disc pads will require replacement in approx 500 miles

possible air leak under bonnet

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,685 miles

airbag light on

cambelt last changed?

front brake discs worn

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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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AO02 GXZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO02 GXZ, 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 AO02 GXZ registered?

AO02 GXZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AO02 GXZ safe to buy?

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