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RK03 FYA

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 FYA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 94,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside headlight beam image will soon need attention

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,749 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,174 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,046 miles

f/o/s sub-frame corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,071 miles

all rear suspension componants are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,719 miles

all brake discs are corroded

rear suspension arms are corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,276 miles

rear suspension arms are corroded

windscreen stone chip

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,783 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,706 miles

Both steel brake pipes length of vehical corroded

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

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Rear offside tyre worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,766 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,766 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

N/S/R service brake effort weak.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,973 miles

slight imbalance on rear braking effort

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,438 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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RK03 FYA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RK03 FYA, 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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RK03 FYA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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