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EU03 MVX

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MVX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 94,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,847 miles

Oil leak

both headlamps slightly hazed

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

high pressure power steering pipe damp

o/s/r tyre perished

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

both headlamps slightly hazed

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

high pressure power steering pipe damp

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

o/s/f head lamp lenes discoloured and hazed

oil leak around auto box oil cooler, pipes and hoses

power steering high pressure hose damp with oil

rear brake pipes o/s/r and n/s/r corroded by side of fuel tank

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

o/s/f head lamp lenes discoloured and hazed

oil leak around auto box oil cooler, pipes and hoses

power steering high pressure hose damp with oil

rear brake pipes o/s/r and n/s/r corroded by side of fuel tank

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,922 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 68,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,092 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

power steering high pressure hose damp with oil

rear no plate peeling

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 28,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel high

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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EU03 MVX is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EU03 MVX, 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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EU03 MVX is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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