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EA08 DRZ

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DRZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 88,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 85,297 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 84,985 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bodywork damaged.

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

O/S front tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/S rear tyre just on the legal limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,140 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 61,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low doesn't adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,684 miles

advise new number plates stuck on over old ones

advise no diesel smoke detected

advise off side front outer tyre perishing & cracking

advise wiper blade splitting & not tested

Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,565 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise no diesel smoke detected

advise off side front outer tyre perishing & cracking

advise wiper blade splitting & not tested

Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,795 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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EA08 DRZ is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EA08 DRZ, 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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EA08 DRZ is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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