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EU53 EDK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EDK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,779 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,002 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 34,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,579 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,579 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,710 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,320 miles

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

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,320 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,731 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 12,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,487 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,585 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 EDK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EU53 EDK, 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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EU53 EDK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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