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MX53 AWP

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,027 mi
Last recorded76,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 AWP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 76,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,215 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,905 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,688 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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MX53 AWP is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX53 AWP, 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 MX53 AWP registered?

MX53 AWP is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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