MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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