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OE52 WWR

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 WWR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,489 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,442 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,100 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,725 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake reserve travel low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 80,989 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near suspension Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,518 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,786 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,272 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,249 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,481 miles

front brake pads worn low 80% approx

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

near side front wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,560 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,793 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,198 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 25,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,001 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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OE52 WWR is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE52 WWR, 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 OE52 WWR registered?

OE52 WWR is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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