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S597 UPP

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

66,333 mi
Last recorded66,333 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 UPP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,333 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 66,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 65,933 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Left front tyre has a worn inner shoulder , recommend tracking check

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,055 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 61,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 55,611 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 55,611 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 50,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 50,681 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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S597 UPP is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 S597 UPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S597 UPP registered?

S597 UPP is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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