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RA05 YNT

2005 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Sonata53,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YNT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,440 miles

rear pads very low, discs ridged

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,551 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,551 miles

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,851 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,218 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,563 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,400 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres getting low in tread.

rear tyres low in tread.

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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RA05 YNT is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 53,685 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 RA05 YNT, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA05 YNT registered?

RA05 YNT is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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