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RK03 GAU

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 GAU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,163 miles

abnormal tyre wear tracking required

Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,163 miles

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

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

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

abnormal tyre wear tracking required

Fail 5 Jul 2012 59,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,065 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!!

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges poss tracking problem

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and tread cracking advice change

offside front tyre on legal limit advice change

Pass 27 May 2010 46,365 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 46,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear brake balance

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,060 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 GAU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK03 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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