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EY03 CVZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,614 mi
Last recorded86,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 CVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,614 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 86,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 78,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

sump pan slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,878 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,615 miles

minor play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,524 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,372 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,561 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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EY03 CVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EY03 CVZ, 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 EY03 CVZ registered?

EY03 CVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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