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KV53 GPZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,703 mi
Last recorded49,703 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 GPZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N.S.R. tyre wearing unevenly on outer shoulder

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

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

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

both front tyres low on tread, wearing unevenly on shoulders

engine management light on

nail in O.S.R. tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,930 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,180 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre bald on outer tread advise to change

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and stepped

slight lift in front ball joints

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,962 miles

Hand brake lever slightly high

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,806 miles

both rear tyres sidewall perished.

sticker covering identification of hazard switch.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,965 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 GPZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green 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 KV53 GPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 GPZ registered?

KV53 GPZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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