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EJ07 BYR

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,900 mi
Last recorded167,900 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 BYR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 167,900 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 167,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 157,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 148,442 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,329 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 133,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 125,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,898 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 117,898 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

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

engine managment light on,

Pass 22 Feb 2014 109,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,495 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 49,428 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 49,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,095 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,205 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 3,593 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 BYR is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BYR, 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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What year was EJ07 BYR registered?

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

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