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LK53 FOD

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,432 mi
Last recorded154,432 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FOD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 154,432 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake discs worn, corroded & deteriorating

bad connection in 1 number plate light

engine management warning lamp on

slight knock in steering

Fail 10 Feb 2012 134,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake discs worn, corroded & deteriorating

bad connection in 1 number plate light

engine management warning lamp on

slight knock in steering

Pass 17 Feb 2011 116,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

brake discs worn / corroded

offside drive shaft inner boot leaking

power steering reservoir shows signs of leaking

rear brakes weak

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,499 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,246 miles

chip on o/s of screen(2-3cm) outside zone A in swept area

o/s steering rack gator misted

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,674 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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LK53 FOD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

LK53 FOD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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