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GW03 GEO

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 GEO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 106,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,434 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 52,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,204 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 38,748 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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GW03 GEO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GW03 GEO, 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 GW03 GEO registered?

GW03 GEO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GW03 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW03 GEO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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