MOT reliability

Hyundai Sonata gsi

Q: Is the Hyundai Sonata gsi reliable?

Across 221 Hyundai Sonata gsi vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

221 vehicles · 342 completed MOT tests analysed

63%

MOT pass rate

Based on 221 Hyundai Sonata gsi vehicles and 342 completed MOT tests, the Hyundai Sonata gsi has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 110,750 miles.

221

Vehicles

342

MOT tests

7,643

Avg miles / year

2.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Hyundai Sonata gsi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Hyundai Sonata gsi MOT tests:

Other110%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Brakes3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Steering1%
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Visibility0%

Hyundai Sonata gsi pass rate by age

How the Hyundai Sonata gsi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	4	100%
6	24	79%
7	61	69%
8	81	60%
9	89	57%
10	49	59%
11	22	64%
12	4	75%
13	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (217), Other (2), LPG (2)

Most common Hyundai Sonata gsi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Hyundai Sonata gsi MOT tests:

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (21 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (13 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (13 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (12 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (9 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (9 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (8 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (8 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (8 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)

Hyundai Sonata gsi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2001	1	3	100%	62,772
2000	13	60	62%	75,439
1999	25	118	64%	91,141
1998	18	89	63%	91,036
1997	12	48	58%	162,598
1996	5	18	67%	83,910

Hyundai Sonata gsi reliability FAQ

Across 221 Hyundai Sonata gsi vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Hyundai Sonata gsi MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Hyundai Sonata gsi in our data has covered around 110,750 miles.

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