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EA08 EFM

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,411 mi
Last recorded125,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EFM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear window missing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 110,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear window missing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,760 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight stepping

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,186 miles

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

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 EFM is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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