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PN03 JVU

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,613 mi
Last recorded98,613 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 JVU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sump pan has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,954 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,948 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,891 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,965 miles

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,155 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)

both rear b/discs pitted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,155 miles

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

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)

both rear b/discs pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 56,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

h/brake lever req adj

os wiper blade slightly split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,474 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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PN03 JVU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc 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 PN03 JVU, 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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PN03 JVU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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