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LG09 SPX

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 SPX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 97,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,269 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm joint/rack . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner section. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread edges.Recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,422 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,005 miles

Both sun visors do no not fully go into shut postion,but are not in drivers view.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 36,005 miles

Stop lamp not working hi leval. (1.2.1b)

Both sun visors do no not fully go into shut postion,but are not in drivers view.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 23,133 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,466 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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LG09 SPX is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LG09 SPX, 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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LG09 SPX is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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