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NK03 KFW

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 KFW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 82,082 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 82,059 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 73,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,709 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 52,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2022 52,964 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch/sill backing by suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,410 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,346 miles

brake pipes corroded. ball joint boots worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,721 miles

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

both front tyres cracked but not showing cords

covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 41,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 39,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,989 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 KFW is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KFW, 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 KFW is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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