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KL08 GVE

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,518 mi
Last recorded126,518 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 GVE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,167 miles

Both beam images poor

Both rear tyres stepped on inner quarter

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,687 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

head-lights deteriorated

shock absorbers corroded in places

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,071 miles

brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front number plate deteriorated

head-lights deteriorated (border line pass)

nearside front brake binding (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,626 miles

coil springs corroded

head-lights deteriorated

nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)

parking brake high

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated

shock absorbers corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,240 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 99,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,411 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

offside rear brake pads low

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,814 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Offside Front side repeater slightly discoloured

Offside Front slight play in steering inner rack arm

misting of oil from power steering rack

slight corrosion to underside in places

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,813 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Offside Front side repeater slightly discoloured

Offside Front slight play in steering inner rack arm

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Rear brake discs worn

brake fluid level on minimum

misting of oil from power steering rack

slight corrosion to underside in places

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,735 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,260 miles

stone chips in windscreen

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2013 45,679 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres worn badley on inside edges

rear tyres stept

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,717 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,097 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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KL08 GVE is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KL08 GVE, 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 KL08 GVE registered?

KL08 GVE is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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