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HS03 ODY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,071 mi
Last recorded190,071 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 ODY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 190,071 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2011 190,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn.

front number plate cracked.

gearbox oil cooler leaking.

metal gearbox pipes going in to bottom for radiator very corroded.

power steering pipes very corroded.

Pass 22 May 2010 180,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 160,788 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 133,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 121,807 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 98,489 miles

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

offside front fog light lens damaged

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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HS03 ODY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HS03 ODY, 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 HS03 ODY registered?

HS03 ODY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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