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EN53 ECY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,623 mi
Last recorded101,623 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 ECY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,623 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot 205/65/15 94v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,490 miles

Handbrake efficiency met but offside has a much lower reading than the nearside

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil cooler pipes rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,568 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 64,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,628 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,627 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,273 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Very slight play in steering rack.

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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EN53 ECY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN53 ECY, 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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EN53 ECY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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