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LJ53 BKL

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,751 mi
Last recorded42,751 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BKL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 May 2015 42,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,488 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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LJ53 BKL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ53 BKL, 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 LJ53 BKL registered?

LJ53 BKL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is LJ53 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 BKL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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