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LK03 SXG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,621 mi
Last recorded107,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 SXG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 107,621 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,481 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,713 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 92,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,403 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 89,403 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,906 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 80,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,735 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 SXG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

LK03 SXG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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