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HF03 KXZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,568 mi
Last recorded91,568 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,178 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,111 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Front number plate damaged

both rear brake disc heat shields corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Front number plate damaged

both rear brake disc heat shields corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,541 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,695 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light is on

front discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,651 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light is on

front and rear discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,263 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,260 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,161 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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HF03 KXZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HF03 KXZ, 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 HF03 KXZ registered?

HF03 KXZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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