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HX53 GSY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GSY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,151 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,528 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 43,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 37,245 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r/ parking brake is nosie

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,197 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 30,452 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,080 miles

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)

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,060 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 GSY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

HX53 GSY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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