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AO09 YGE

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,470 mi
Last recorded113,470 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YGE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,470 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,273 miles

whole body has been under seal

Pass 22 May 2020 77,935 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Underbody corrored

Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,469 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2018 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,396 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,636 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 61,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 55,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,997 miles

cut in near side rear tyre in treaded area

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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AO09 YGE is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 AO09 YGE, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 YGE is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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