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HX03 GVZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,048 mi
Last recorded113,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 GVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,048 miles

Front subframe corroded on o/s

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside steering rack gaiter area damp/oily

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlight lenses scratched/frosted

plastic covers fitted over outersills

poor headlight beam images

Pass 5 May 2016 105,462 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Pass 8 May 2015 95,178 miles

EML light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 95,177 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

EML light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,792 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 88,792 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake pads worn uneven

Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 83,892 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 77,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 77,533 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,762 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,777 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,217 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 28,799 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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HX03 GVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX03 GVZ, 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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HX03 GVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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