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EJ07 BZC

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,048 mi
Last recorded126,048 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf/nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 126,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf/nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,580 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 121,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 103,530 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,605 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reverse travel

Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,481 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,299 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,563 miles

advise , nearside rear tyre cracking & perished

Fail 15 Feb 2013 45,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,508 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 15 Feb 2012 36,168 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,769 miles

advise both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,519 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 BZC 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 69.6%.

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

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