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W397 BAC

2000 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,896 mi
Last recorded54,896 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Sonata68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 BAC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,896 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 54,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,442 miles

Emissions not tested due to running rough (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,270 miles

Damage along O/S and N/S flanks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,270 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Damage along O/S and N/S flanks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,879 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 34,870 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,115 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,304 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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W397 BAC is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W397 BAC, 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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W397 BAC is a 2000 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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