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P12 BMM

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Sonata52,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 BMM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 89,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 88,110 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 88,110 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 86,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside washer jet mis-aligned but supplies adequate fluid to clear screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 82,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 79,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 76,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 76,624 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 73,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 64,303 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 64,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 58,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,965 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 12 May 2015 44,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 37,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 29,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,195 miles

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

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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P12 BMM 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 P12 BMM, 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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P12 BMM is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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