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EA08 EFO

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,967 mi
Last recorded119,967 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,967 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension strut / top mount bushing deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2020 119,967 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension strut / top mount bushing deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,713 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shockabsorber top mounts splitting

n/s/f sun-visor pivot worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven wear

slight corrosion / pitting to faces n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,721 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak side of head ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r control arms

cracking / splitting to n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts

engine cover / under trays fitted

engine light on

passenger sun visor dropping down but does not obstruct drivers view of the road

wipers juddering across screen

Fail 12 Feb 2018 110,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak side of head ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r control arms

cracking / splitting to n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts

engine cover / under trays fitted

engine light on

passenger sun visor dropping down but does not obstruct drivers view of the road

wipers juddering across screen

Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,761 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine cover / under trays fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber bump stops worn / cracking, no play or movement

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3 mm

Fail 27 Feb 2017 106,761 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine cover / under trays fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber bump stops worn / cracking, no play or movement

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,951 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,854 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,378 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,324 miles

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

marks on car

nearise front tyre cut on wall

rear no plate starting to deteriate

travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,457 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 42,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 EFO is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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