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S496 XNO

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 XNO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 132,162 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,269 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 118,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 109,750 miles

front brake pads low & discs heavily worn

n/s/r tyre bald on edges & on limits on tread

oil leak from front of engine bay area

Fail 21 Jan 2008 109,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low & discs heavily worn

n/s/r tyre bald on edges & on limits on tread

oil leak from front of engine bay area

Pass 9 Jan 2007 98,615 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 98,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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S496 XNO is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S496 XNO, 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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S496 XNO is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S496 XNO safe to buy?

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