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EA09 AEX

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,272 mi
Last recorded120,272 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 AEX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,272 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 120,271 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,177 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 110,158 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 97,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,336 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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EA09 AEX is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 EA09 AEX, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA09 AEX is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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