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AO52 GHA

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GHA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,173 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 111,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,737 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,172 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 100,164 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs detreated rear.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,177 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs detreated rear.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,437 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f abs ring appears to be fractured.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f abs ring appears to be fractured.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,644 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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AO52 GHA is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO52 GHA, 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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AO52 GHA is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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