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B9 VAB

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,970 mi
Last recorded28,970 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 VAB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 28,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 25,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 22,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,243 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 18,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 12,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 10,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 8,386 miles

Nearside Park brake lazy on application

Pass 25 Jun 2019 8,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 7,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 6,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 5,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 5,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewallis very scuffed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres are very perished with cracks in them which are borderline passes.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 5,082 miles

nearside front wiper split on ends

Fail 3 Jul 2013 4,233 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 4,233 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 3,280 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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B9 VAB is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B9 VAB, 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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B9 VAB is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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