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W331 HBW

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 HBW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,975 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 2 Dec 2014 97,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,669 miles

all discs well worn

rear anti roll bar d bushes well worn

slight earth fault to rear lights

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 80,369 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,030 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,030 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,817 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 52,817 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,422 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 43,422 miles

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

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

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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W331 HBW is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W331 HBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W331 HBW registered?

W331 HBW is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W331 HBW safe to buy?

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