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EJ58 YYV

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 YYV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 52,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 52,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,585 miles

Both Sun Visors Not Fully Closed But Not Obstructing Drivers View

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Leaking Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen Chip

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 45,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,455 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Surface corrosion under vehicle to components

Pass 27 Feb 2021 41,561 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under-body components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2021 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty button sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights re set to zero ()

all four tyres cracking/perishing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2020 40,729 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hazard switch sticking

Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,178 miles

brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2018 36,178 miles

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

brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,913 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,322 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,615 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,106 miles

both front tyre outer edges getting warn

o/s/f pads 2mm

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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EJ58 YYV is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 EJ58 YYV, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ58 YYV is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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