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BU02 VFO

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,730 mi
Last recorded53,730 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 VFO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,730 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,091 miles

front brake discs are corroded

rear sills corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,820 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,758 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,334 miles

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 205/65 r15 94v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

engine cover fitted

front washers partially blocked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear anti roll bar d bushes show slight wear and movement

front and rear brake discs show lipped edge

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished and worn to 3mm 2055516

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,143 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,619 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 28,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

front number plate deteriorating slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,102 miles

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

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

battery insecure

front number plate deteriorating slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,040 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 26,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,690 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 VFO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VFO, 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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BU02 VFO is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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