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KV53 FOD

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,402 mi
Last recorded68,402 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FOD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 60,212 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 60,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,938 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,069 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 39,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,731 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 31,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,930 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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KV53 FOD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV53 FOD, 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 KV53 FOD registered?

KV53 FOD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is KV53 FOD safe to buy?

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