# FD53WHT — HYUNDAI SONATA MOT History & Vehicle Check

FD53WHT is a Silver HYUNDAI SONATA, Petrol (1997cc), first registered 2004-02-19. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FD53WHT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FD53WHT |
| Make | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1997cc |
| First registered | 2004-02-19 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2018-01-16 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 17
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 64.71%
- Total defects recorded: 68

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-17 17:38:23 | PASSED | 175,248 MI | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-17 17:38:22 | FAILED | 175,248 MI | — |
| 2015-11-13 15:40:44 | PASSED | 158,149 MI | 2016-11-12 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-13 11:24:24 | FAILED | 158,149 MI | — |
| 2015-02-28 12:11:26 | PASSED | 141,120 MI | 2016-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-26 15:44:09 | PASSED | 109,606 MI | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-25 16:04:41 | FAILED | 109,604 MI | — |
| 2013-02-23 14:34:14 | PASSED | 76,663 MI | 2014-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-23 11:22:32 | FAILED | 76,659 MI | — |
| 2012-02-21 12:20:13 | PASSED | 57,198 MI | 2013-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2012-02-21 12:20:13 | FAILED | 57,198 MI | — |
| 2011-02-14 14:47:49 | PASSED | 50,503 MI | 2012-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-23 14:52:50 | PASSED | 42,981 MI | 2011-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-22 14:59:07 | FAILED | 42,981 MI | — |
| 2009-02-24 14:11:36 | PASSED | 36,065 MI | 2010-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-02-05 12:51:13 | PASSED | 29,646 MI | 2009-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2007-02-13 12:59:39 | PASSED | 22,840 MI | 2008-02-19 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2017-01-17 17:38:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

**2017-01-17 17:38:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2015-11-13 15:40:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

**2015-11-13 11:24:24 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2015-02-28 12:11:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2014-02-25 16:04:41 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2013-02-23 14:34:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

**2013-02-23 11:22:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2012-02-21 12:20:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust rusting

**2012-02-21 12:20:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- PRS: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust rusting

**2011-02-14 14:47:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- USER ENTERED: rear number plate deteriorating

**2010-02-23 14:52:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: rear number plate deteriorating
- USER ENTERED: offside rear brake pipe rusting

**2010-02-22 14:59:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- USER ENTERED: rear number plate deteriorating
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
- USER ENTERED: offside rear brake pipe rusting

**2009-02-24 14:11:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: rear tyres worn on outer edges
- USER ENTERED: front tyres wearing on inner edges

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FD53WHT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FD53WHT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-27.
