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AO02 OBL

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,848 mi
Last recorded46,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,848 miles

both front tyres baddly cracked and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,264 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,264 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 33,100 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,155 miles

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

front tyres "ON" maximum wear limit in inside edges

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 OBL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

AO02 OBL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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