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GX03 HWT

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,319 mi
Last recorded176,319 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HWT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 176,319 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension arms / components corroding

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch area extending, possably, into outer sill. Plastic covers over outer sill unable to fully inspect

frpnt brake discs braking surface deteriating / corroding

limited reserve travel park brake lever

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 175,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both lower suspension arms / components corroding

both rear brake discs corroded

inner surface both front brake discs corroding

oil leak gear box area

Pass 23 Jun 2012 174,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all suspension components : lower arms, anti roll bars ect corroded

slight bind right rear wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2011 173,406 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

air bag warning on

left rear brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 162,458 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 May 2009 132,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 132,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 105,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 72,549 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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GX03 HWT is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GX03 HWT, 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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GX03 HWT is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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