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HX53 FHA

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FHA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,715 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,952 miles

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,035 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,634 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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HX53 FHA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 HX53 FHA, 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 HX53 FHA registered?

HX53 FHA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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