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EU53 AXM

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AXM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,488 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,893 miles

damp around power steering pipes.

front tyres worn badly on edges.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres wearing low and cracking.

signs of coolant leak around radiator.

slight smear from wipers.

surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,893 miles

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

damp around power steering pipes.

front brake pads worn low.

front tyres worn badly on edges.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres wearing low and cracking.

signs of coolant leak around radiator.

slight smear from wipers.

surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,008 miles

front number plate damaged but still legible

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,667 miles

engine oil level just above minimum

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,531 miles

brake pedal rubber showing wear

n/s and o/s front brake discs starting to show wear

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,112 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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EU53 AXM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU53 AXM, 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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What year was EU53 AXM registered?

EU53 AXM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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