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AO58 AEK

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,144 mi
Last recorded85,144 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 AEK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,109 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,442 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,442 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,749 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,016 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,606 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,180 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,368 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,313 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 16,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO58 AEK is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 62,994 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 AO58 AEK, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO58 AEK is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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