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BU02 KYZ

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,959 mi
Last recorded113,959 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 KYZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,959 miles

Engine light on.

Engine oil leaks.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Slight wear in O/S/R Wheel bearing.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 113,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S area as marked. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine light on.

Engine oil leaks.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Slight wear in O/S/R Wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine check light on

Fail 10 Nov 2015 110,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on outer edges

engine check light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,376 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,324 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,331 miles

O/S/F Metal brake pipe coroded.

Engine light on.

Front brakes discs coroded and in poor condition.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,310 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on.

Front brakes discs coroded and in poor condition.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe coroded.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,014 miles

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area).

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 86,965 miles

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

Front brake pads worn.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch area).

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,421 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs pitted/scored

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on- showing a fault

rear number plate deteriorating/water marked

Fail 15 Nov 2011 78,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs worn

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)

Rear brake discs pitted/scored

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on- showing a fault

rear number plate deteriorating/water marked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,637 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs coroded/in poor condition.

Rear tyres worn.

Travel on hand brake.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,430 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,412 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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BU02 KYZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU02 KYZ, 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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What year was BU02 KYZ registered?

BU02 KYZ is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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