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S255 XCA

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 XCA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,432 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 100,092 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 15 Dec 2015 100,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUBFRAME (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,763 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 94,954 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 91,341 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,126 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn/corroded on inside face

exhaust system corroded

nearside head lamp beam pattern poor, (MOT requirements met)

nearside rear tyre manufactured in 1997 and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

offside head lamp beam pattern poor, (MOT requirements met)

offside rear brake discs worn/corroded

offside rear tyre manufactured in 1997 and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

suspect nearside front tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 84,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,263 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 51,951 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,951 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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S255 XCA is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 73,444 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 S255 XCA, 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 27 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S255 XCA is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S255 XCA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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