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HV08 OCR

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OCR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,701 miles

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

Rear General corrosion rear suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 101,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 101,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,359 miles

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGE

Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,359 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON EDGE

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,872 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,872 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,367 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,512 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,026 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2013 67,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Feb 2011 36,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

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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HV08 OCR is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV08 OCR, 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 HV08 OCR registered?

HV08 OCR is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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