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EJ02 OVL

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Sonata62,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 OVL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,160 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 93,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s front locking wheel nut tight but not on shoulder

trim missing on n/s doors

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,130 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 65,130 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,225 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 40,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,992 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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EJ02 OVL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 62,271 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 EJ02 OVL, 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 24 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ02 OVL is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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