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LC09 VPA

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,057 mi
Last recorded153,057 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 VPA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 153,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 148,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 148,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 134,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 131,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension prescribed area repaired with filler

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,222 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 121,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,522 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 99,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,856 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,854 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,169 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,450 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,839 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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LC09 VPA is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 52,673 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 LC09 VPA, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC09 VPA is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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