Hyundai Sonata
Registered from 2002 to 2013.
About this model
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
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What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2005 2.4 petrol. 33 of 131 tests failed, 25%.
Better than 63% of 2005 cars. The typical one fails 27%, across 837 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 45% | 15 |
| Brakes | 39% | 13 |
| Suspension | 33% | 11 |
| Body and structure | 15% | 5 |
| Tyres and wheels | 12% | 4 |
| Visibility | 12% | 4 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 39% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 33% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
- Tyres and wheels — 12% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 45% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 15% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
- Visibility — 12% of its failures
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0243/15
There is the possibility of the rear axle cross-members rusting through as a result of inadequate corrosion protection. This may cause impairment of the vehicle's stability or loss of steering.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0367/18
An electrical short circuit might occur inside the ABS/VDC module. This could start a fire.
Recall of the product from end users