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GU08 HSO

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,649 mi
Last recorded51,649 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HSO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,649 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 51,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 50,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,121 miles

both rear tyres worn inner treads

n/s/f tyre on 2.5 mm

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake: efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear brakes imbalance rquirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Feb 2014 33,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,380 miles

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 29,380 miles

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,938 miles

emission test carried out no print out due to zero reading

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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GU08 HSO is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GU08 HSO, 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 GU08 HSO registered?

GU08 HSO is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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