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GV57 ZFH

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,733 mi
Last recorded101,733 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 ZFH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 101,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

FLY WHEEL NOISEY

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner tyre edges starting to wear low and slightly perished

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 93,693 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner tyre edges starting to wear low and slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 85,691 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 85,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perished in in tread area

nearside rear tyre very badly perished in tread area

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 25,891 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 25,891 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,055 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,269 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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GV57 ZFH is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV57 ZFH, 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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GV57 ZFH is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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