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EJ07 GBE

2007 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Sonata64,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 GBE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 163,897 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 163,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 158,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 158,518 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened As marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 146,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attachments (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 146,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (above exhaust) (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,910 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres on 2mm and 3mm tread ,both wearing on edges

both rear tyres on 2mm and 3mm tread ,both wearing on edges

engine warning lamp on

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,329 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,329 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,245 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,318 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,346 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 GBE is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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