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EA08 EFS

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EFS
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 107,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covers over pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,402 miles

under trays on brake pipes

Fail 30 Jul 2021 98,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tighten clamp (6.1.2 (a))

under trays on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,264 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 88,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,191 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily cracked on outer side walls

front brake pads wearing low

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 EFS is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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