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NX53 HVU

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,961 mi
Last recorded69,961 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 HVU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,961 miles

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

power steering oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 69,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

power steering oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot slightly insecure but not allowing dirt to ingress

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres close to 2mm traed depth in places

slight corrossion around underside of floor and subframes

Fail 3 Dec 2012 63,006 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres close to 2mm traed depth in places

slight corrossion around underside of floor and subframes

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,024 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,024 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front brake disc pitted on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,644 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 55,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,091 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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NX53 HVU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NX53 HVU, 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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NX53 HVU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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