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LR08 EYY

2008 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Sonata62,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 EYY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 82,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly defective - cracked

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 70,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 62,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,952 miles

Front exhaust blow near flexie pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 43,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both are slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 37,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,813 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 28,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 16,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,927 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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LR08 EYY is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR08 EYY, 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 LR08 EYY registered?

LR08 EYY is a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is LR08 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 EYY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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