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BU02 LAA

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,296 mi
Last recorded55,296 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LAA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,988 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,988 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,075 miles

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

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

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 LAA is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU02 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

BU02 LAA is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 LAA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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