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V176 EUJ

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 EUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes and fuel pipes secure by cable ties ok at time of test

engine has oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2015 81,446 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes and fuel pipes secure by cable ties ok at time of test

engine has oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,679 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 77,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,936 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,277 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 70,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 66,097 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 66,047 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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V176 EUJ is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 V176 EUJ, 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 26 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V176 EUJ is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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