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GF08 XUA

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XUA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 95,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 93,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 89,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/50v17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 225/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 225/50v17

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 225/50v17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 225/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 225/50v17

Pass 20 May 2019 78,519 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 78,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 65,320 miles

Front Oil leak sump ()

Rear coil spring corroded both at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,367 miles

offside park brake effort lower than normal

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 43,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 34,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2013 25,503 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 25,503 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 22,448 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 17,880 miles

both front and both rear 225/50r17 tyres startng to perish on edges

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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GF08 XUA is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 62,994 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 GF08 XUA, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF08 XUA registered?

GF08 XUA is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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