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EA08 EFR

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,091 mi
Last recorded64,091 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,091 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 64,082 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower spring cup showing corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2016 56,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower spring cup showing corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,363 miles

advise damage to o/s rear of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2015 50,362 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,295 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,712 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 EFR is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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