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DG02 LCM

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 LCM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 74,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both cv boots starting to deteriorate

centre caps fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel filler neck corroded

sill covers

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,970 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

both cv boots starting to deteriorate

centre caps fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel filler neck corroded

sill covers

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,520 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,639 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system deteriorated (flexi)

front brakes starting to wear

rear discs worn

sill covers

small chips in screen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,314 miles

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

wheel centre caps fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 54,314 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

wheel centre caps fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres part worns

centre caps fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,844 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside front tyre startin g to wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 41,843 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside front tyre startin g to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,503 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 29,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,386 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 LCM is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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