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AV52 GZC

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,119 mi
Last recorded80,119 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GZC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,119 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,685 miles

Both number plates deteriorated close to limit. 1

Engine has oil leak. 2

Exhaust centre and rear corroded. 3

Front metal brake pipes corroded 3.

Headlamps deteriorated close to limit. 1

Fail 21 Sep 2017 78,612 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both number plates deteriorated close to limit. 1

Engine has oil leak. 2

Exhaust centre and rear corroded. 3

Front metal brake pipes corroded 3.

Headlamps deteriorated close to limit. 1

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,093 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside edges.

Both front to rear metal brake pipes to rear hoses corroded close to limits.

Both rear disc back plates corroded close to limits.

corrosion to both floor pans and boot floor and inner sills.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,088 miles

Aux drivebelt deteriorated close to limits

Both front wiper blades deteriorated close to limits.

Engine management light on dash

Front exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,800 miles

(1) Both front brake pipes to hoses corroded close to limit

(1) Both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded close to limit

Engine management light on

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,509 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

Oil sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,267 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes corrode close to limit.

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,263 miles

(2) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

(3) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,794 miles

(4) Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

(4) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(5) Exhaust corroded slightly.

(5) Nearside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated slightly.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,810 miles

(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Nearside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Exhaust corroded slightly.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 48,647 miles

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,647 miles

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,262 miles

(6) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,586 miles

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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AV52 GZC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV52 GZC, 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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AV52 GZC is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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