2005 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Petrol · LA55 XJB
2005 Hyundai Sonata (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 106,405 km. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SONATA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 106,405 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 XJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 106,405 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 XJB Odometer History
- 30/08/202485,656 mi
- 24/07/202597,740 km
- 24/07/202597,740 km
- 07/08/2026106,405 km+8,665 km
- 07/08/2026106,405 km
Average of roughly 10,719 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 XJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Hyundai Sonata (LA55 XJB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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