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HJ08 LDU

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 3342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,641 mi
Last recorded91,641 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LDU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,342cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,641 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,284 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,984 miles

Oil Level Low, Advise Service

Fail 20 Oct 2021 83,977 miles

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

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

both front wiper ,rubber has poor condition

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Oct 2020 81,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,569 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 77,569 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,638 miles

High level brake light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 69,638 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,969 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,693 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 19 Oct 2016 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,356 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,284 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 30,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,011 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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HJ08 LDU is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 3,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ08 LDU, 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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HJ08 LDU is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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