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MW03 MVS

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,923 mi
Last recorded113,923 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 MVS
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 113,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 113,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,758 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 105,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,274 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

automatic gear box cooler pipes corroded

front and rear brake discs are pitted

n/s/f brake minor variation

Fail 18 Feb 2012 85,409 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

automatic gear box cooler pipes corroded

front and rear brake discs are pitted

n/s/f brake minor variation

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,345 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,268 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,929 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 MVS is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green 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 MW03 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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