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W201 NFG

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

161,178 mi
Last recorded161,178 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 NFG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 161,178 miles

Nearside headlight pattern slightly weak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2009 161,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside headlight pattern slightly weak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 146,770 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 146,715 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Both number plates deteriorated

Headlamps dteriorated but not affecting beam image at present

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 2 May 2007 130,205 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 130,205 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp beam patterns weak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box broken up internally

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,620 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 105,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

oil leak auyo gear box cooler pipes in radiator.

Fail 1 Mar 2006 104,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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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W201 NFG is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W201 NFG, 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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W201 NFG is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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