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EO09 SNK

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,778 mi
Last recorded83,778 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 SNK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,778 miles

Corrosion - Coil springs/subframes/power steering pipe

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,474 miles

Corrosion - power steering pipe/coil springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion - power steering pipe/coil springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,298 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 71,298 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,360 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil low

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,316 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 56,188 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,167 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 48,167 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil below min

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,446 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 39,413 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,692 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort it would appear handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,700 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 16 Jun 2014 13,282 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,596 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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EO09 SNK is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO09 SNK, 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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What year was EO09 SNK registered?

EO09 SNK is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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