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EA08 XRX

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 131,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corrodet

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 126,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,688 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside including items and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,110 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Aug 2019 96,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle tread on wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread coming up to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covers/sill covers

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system floor behind plastic covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety middle floor area behind covers (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle tread on wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread coming up to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covers/sill covers

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,879 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers but looks corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers but looks corroded

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to covers

Fail 2 Aug 2018 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers but looks corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers but looks corroded

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,954 miles

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 XRX 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 75%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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