MOT reliability
Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v
364 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 364 Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,928 miles.
364
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
7,252
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Steering1%
Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 10 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (363), Diesel (1)
Most common Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 109,887 |
| 1995 | 6 | 24 | 58% | 118,336 |
Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v reliability FAQ
Across 364 Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a).
The typical Hyundai Sonata cdi 16v in our data has covered around
116,928 miles.
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