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HX03 EHU

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 EHU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,946 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,946 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished around both shoulders

nail in n/s/r tyre, not repairable.

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,898 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 649,454 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it which is too close to the shoulder to repair. 205/60/R16

o/s/f brake pad shim displaced and rubbing on disc

o/s/f driveshaft appears to be incorrectly seated in hub but no movement detected, further investigation required

Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,945 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it which is too close to the shoulder to repair. 205/60/R16

o/s/f brake pad shim displaced and rubbing on disc

o/s/f driveshaft appears to be incorrectly seated in hub but no movement detected, further investigation required

Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,656 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs badly pitted and worn and only operating on a small percentage of their designed area

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,656 miles

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

both rear discs badly pitted and worn and only operating on a small percentage of their designed area

Pass 27 May 2010 49,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 49,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 44,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,307 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 32,307 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) 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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HX03 EHU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HX03 EHU, 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 HX03 EHU registered?

HX03 EHU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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