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KX03 HNE

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,844 mi
Last recorded135,844 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 135,844 miles

n/s front tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 135,821 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 135,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 135,768 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 135,764 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2013 124,370 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2013 123,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 111,632 miles

advise some imbalance on front brake ( new pads )

advise spaire tyre

Fail 1 May 2012 111,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise spaire

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,651 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight damage to osr lamp but not effecting operation

Fail 7 Apr 2011 101,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake disc in very poor condition

slight damage to osr lamp assy but not effecting operation.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 90,364 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Small cut in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,364 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Small cut in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,044 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Handbrake travel high

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 71,044 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Handbrake travel high

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 71,001 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Both rear brake discs worn and corroding

Both rear tyres worn slightly on outer edges

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Small cut in offside front tyre tread

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,099 miles

advise o/s/r brake pipe.

Pass 16 May 2006 44,008 miles

Parking brake near the end of its travel.

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 HNE 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 50%.

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 KX03 HNE, 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 HNE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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