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LK03 ESY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,649 mi
Last recorded52,649 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 ESY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,083 miles

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

both sides front brake disc wearing thin

Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,635 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,395 miles

rear tyres low on tread but within mot limits

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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LK03 ESY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK03 ESY, 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 LK03 ESY registered?

LK03 ESY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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