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MW03 LLZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,051 mi
Last recorded163,051 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 LLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2017 163,051 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both need a polish then rechecked (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 138,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

major coolant loss

rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 138,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

major coolant loss

rear brake back plates are corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,748 miles

All Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded At Intervals

Battery Insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Frontpipe Exhaust Flexi Joints Deteriorated/ Split

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

Offside Front Abs Sensor Has Broken Retaining Bolt But Component Currently Secure

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power Steering Pipes Corroded/ Temporary Repair Carried Out/ Slight Seepage

Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,748 miles

All Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded At Intervals

Battery Insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Frontpipe Exhaust Flexi Joints Deteriorated/ Split

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Abs Sensor Has Broken Retaining Bolt But Component Currently Secure

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power Steering Pipes Corroded/ Temporary Repair Carried Out/ Slight Seepage

Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,319 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads down

front tyre wear inner edges

headlamp image and strength poor

minor screen damage

Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,840 miles

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

o/s beam quality poor

oil cooler pipes at radiator corroded and in general

power steering pipe at o/s bulk head seeping a little oil

some corrosion developing on front sub frame

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,162 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f fog light lense damaged

o/s/r light lense damaged

rear discs badly worn and pitted

Fail 29 Aug 2012 100,162 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f fog light lense damaged

o/s/r light lense damaged

oil leak

rear discs badly worn and pitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 90,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,036 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,686 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,465 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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MW03 LLZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW03 LLZ, 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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MW03 LLZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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