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LA03 OLR

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,176 mi
Last recorded73,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 OLR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 73,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,791 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 28 Jun 2018 65,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,256 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2017 65,256 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel travel high (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,574 miles

Offside engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 64,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,742 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,719 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,400 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 51,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 29,974 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,035 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,911 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)

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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LA03 OLR is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LA03 OLR, 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 LA03 OLR registered?

LA03 OLR is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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