MOT History from tests of petrol HYUNDAI SONATAs year 2001

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Pass percent:67.02%

(The average a petrol HYUNDAI SONATA year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:2,902 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	246
Headlamp aim out of alignment	169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	162
Registration plate lamp issues	103
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	40
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	37
Rear brake binding	36
Registration plate issues	35
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	32
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	31
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	24
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	22
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged \|3.4.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged \|3.4.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	246
Headlamp aim out of alignment	169
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	162
Registration plate lamp issues	103
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	40
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	37
Rear brake binding	36
Registration plate issues	35
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	32
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	31
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	24
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	22
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged \|3.4.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged \|3.4.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol HYUNDAI SONATAs year 2001

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