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CE58 LCA

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,045 mi
Last recorded151,045 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 LCA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 151,045 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower Suspension Arm Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine Oil Level Low

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 143,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,611 miles

Offside Front front fog light innop

Fail 11 Sep 2023 134,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front fog light innop

Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and all suspension arms and components heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and all suspension arms and components heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,214 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,965 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,645 miles

slight brake bind on both front brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2017 78,998 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,966 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cracked and cords can be seen (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald inner edge

osr and nsr tyres cracked shoulders

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,635 miles

both front and osr tyres cracked not exposing cords

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,395 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,553 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,669 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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CE58 LCA is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE58 LCA, 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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CE58 LCA is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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