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MX03 HRN

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,821 mi
Last recorded48,821 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HRN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,810 miles

nearside & offside front discs worn & lipped to edge

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside front cv boot cracking

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front cv boot cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,810 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front discs worn & lipped to edge

nearside & offside front tyres side walls cracking

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside & offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside front cv boot cracking

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front cv boot cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 40,742 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 40,742 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 36,471 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,471 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,384 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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MX03 HRN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX03 HRN, 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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MX03 HRN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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