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KX03 GPE

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,243 mi
Last recorded86,243 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 GPE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,243 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,243 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,731 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,203 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

front fkexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (rear sections near fuel tank)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,298 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,944 miles

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

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

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted at the edges

Pass 3 May 2011 47,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,981 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 41,535 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,284 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Feb 2007 34,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,757 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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KX03 GPE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KX03 GPE, 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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KX03 GPE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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