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DG02 LBN

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,416 mi
Last recorded70,416 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 LBN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,416 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,455 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 68,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault with TCS light on (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,699 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,581 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Aug 2014 60,556 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,833 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,833 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,949 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,690 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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DG02 LBN is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG02 LBN, 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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DG02 LBN is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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