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EJ07 BYN

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,079 mi
Last recorded172,079 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 BYN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 172,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 157,829 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 145,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 135,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 124,261 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 112,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 105,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,934 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,623 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 91,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,517 miles

poss turbo intercooler leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,517 miles

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

poss turbo intercooler leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,214 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front discs lipped and wearing thin

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,766 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges not excessive at test

Pass 9 Apr 2012 42,052 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2012 42,052 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,847 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

high level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside door mirror cover broken

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,016 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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EJ07 BYN is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 64,555 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 EJ07 BYN, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ07 BYN is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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