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BT51 FSL

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,882 mi
Last recorded167,882 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 FSL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 167,882 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 165,345 miles

Front subframe corroded where chalked

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2020 162,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 162,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 160,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge also nail in tread

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

chip in screen in zone A

Pass 26 Jan 2018 154,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 148,758 miles

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

Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Fuel Filler Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Disc Back Plate Corroded

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 148,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded

Fuel Filler Pipe Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Disc Back Plate Corroded

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 143,725 miles

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

handbrake reqs attention.rbt reading 16%

Fail 21 Jan 2016 143,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

handbrake reqs attention.rbt reading 16%

Pass 22 Jan 2015 138,014 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 138,011 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 132,775 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 132,763 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

os inner cv gaiter clip coming away

Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,866 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 116,371 miles

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

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

rar discs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 116,371 miles

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

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

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

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

rar discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,830 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2008 95,466 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 95,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,965 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,531 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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BT51 FSL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT51 FSL, 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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BT51 FSL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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