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NK03 UFG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,399 mi
Last recorded143,399 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 143,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front steering rack boot worn

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all rear suspension arms and trailling arms heavy corrosion

brake pedal rubber and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system very rusty

fuel pipes and fuel filler neck very rusty

fuel tank straps and tank rusty

oil sump very rusty

underbody very rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2016 131,854 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine oil leak sump ()

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

advise exhaust rusty

advise some brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Sep 2016 131,698 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear outer (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine oil leak sump ()

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

advise exhaust rusty

advise some brake pipes greased

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,403 miles

Centre Rear spare wheel flate

Centre fuel lines corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r backing plate corroded

oil leaks on engine

Fail 16 Sep 2015 119,403 miles

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

Centre Rear spare wheel flate

Centre fuel lines corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r backing plate corroded

oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,699 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system rusty

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,864 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,188 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,141 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,594 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 UFG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NK03 UFG, 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 UFG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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