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V242 KAV

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 KAV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 69,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,494 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 65,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,406 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked and blowing slightly when cold

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 56,739 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 56,737 miles

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

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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V242 KAV is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V242 KAV, 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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What year was V242 KAV registered?

V242 KAV is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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