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FN52 HCH

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,373 mi
Last recorded105,373 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HCH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 105,373 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear and front (6.3.1d)

transmission oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2015 105,373 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear and front (6.3.1d)

transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

Fail 20 Dec 2014 102,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,401 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,070 miles

rear brake pipes greesed

Fail 2 Dec 2011 84,070 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipes greesed

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,484 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,062 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 66,062 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,629 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,866 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,630 miles

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

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

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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FN52 HCH is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN52 HCH, 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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FN52 HCH is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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