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NK03 BDE

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 BDE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 86,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 81,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 76,662 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2016 71,688 miles

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

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2015 66,571 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 8 May 2014 61,711 miles

engine light on

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 56,719 miles

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

damage to front bonnet

e/m/light on dash

Fail 8 May 2013 56,719 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

damage to front bonnet

e/m/light on dash

Pass 9 May 2012 52,130 miles

front brake pads getting low

main brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 52,130 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads getting low

main brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 46,809 miles

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

front discs very poor

Pass 6 May 2010 41,135 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 41,135 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 35,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,515 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 23,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 23,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,049 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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NK03 BDE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NK03 BDE, 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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NK03 BDE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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