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LK03 OPV

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,369 mi
Last recorded71,369 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 OPV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,369 miles

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front discs slight corrosion inner faces

Front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,747 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

metal pipes showing corrosion in keeping with age

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,430 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted.

offside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 59,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn clost lo legal limit,(offside front tyre just acceptable)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 53,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn clost lo legal limit,(offside front tyre just acceptable)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,986 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,215 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,212 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,029 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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LK03 OPV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

LK03 OPV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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