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CA57 LHX

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LHX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2022

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 87,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,278 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 67,071 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,723 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on insides

Fail 26 Jan 2015 52,719 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on insides

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 31,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,920 miles

front and rear brake disc`s worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 23,900 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc`s worn

rear brake disc`s worn

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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CA57 LHX is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 62,994 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 CA57 LHX, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA57 LHX registered?

CA57 LHX is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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