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J14 KDP

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,585 mi
Last recorded52,585 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 KDP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,585 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Offside Front worn from inner edge

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 52,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front worn from inner edge

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,937 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,009 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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J14 KDP is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red 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 J14 KDP, 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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J14 KDP is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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