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CX03 FEG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,959 mi
Last recorded107,959 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 FEG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 107,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn unevenly

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 107,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn unevenly

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 97,369 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2013 97,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 86,603 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 86,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges cords will soon be exposed

Fail 26 May 2011 76,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 26 May 2011 76,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 21 May 2010 65,971 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 29 May 2009 54,027 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 54,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,001 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,011 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,306 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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CX03 FEG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX03 FEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CX03 FEG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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