MOT History from tests of petrol HYUNDAI SONATAs year 1997

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Pass percent:52.90%

(The average a petrol HYUNDAI SONATA year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:2,811 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	309
Registration plate lamp issues	282
Brake pipe excessively corroded	186
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	149
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	119
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	91
Registration plate issues	77
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	71
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	69
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	44
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Rear brake binding	31
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	22
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	22
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	21
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	20
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	20
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	20
Windscreen has damage	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Front brake application uneven	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	17
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	16
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	12
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	309
Registration plate lamp issues	282
Brake pipe excessively corroded	186
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	149
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	119
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	91
Registration plate issues	77
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	71
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	69
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	44
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Rear brake binding	31
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	22
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	22
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	21
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	20
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	20
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	20
Windscreen has damage	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Front brake application uneven	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	17
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	16
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	12
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol HYUNDAI SONATAs year 1997

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