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W252 LPY

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 LPY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,135 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,135 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,453 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,453 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,902 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 91,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

cluth pedal anti slip missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsr tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2008 83,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,611 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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W252 LPY is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 W252 LPY, 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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W252 LPY is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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