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EA10 CHL

2010 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,281 mi
Last recorded139,281 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Hyundai Sonata66,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 CHL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 139,281 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 130,679 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 130,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 97,987 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 30CM CRACK POINT TO THE SKY, NOT IN THE VIEW OF THE ROAD (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 76,083 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 76,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,522 miles

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 53,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour ** side repeater lens missing ** (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

baby seats fitted unable to check all seat belts

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,948 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 38,948 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,118 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 31,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,615 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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EA10 CHL is a 2010 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,743 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 EA10 CHL, 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 16 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA10 CHL is a 2010 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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