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LK53 BJE

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,289 mi
Last recorded65,289 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BJE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,350 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,474 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f outer and o/s/f outer cv gaitors slight seepage of grease

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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LK53 BJE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK53 BJE, 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 LK53 BJE registered?

LK53 BJE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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