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RK53 FNZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,011 mi
Last recorded50,011 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 FNZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,156 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 46,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 41,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 36,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 35,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,120 miles

general corrosion to under-body

plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2016 25,120 miles

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

general corrosion to under-body

plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,239 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,550 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 23,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,612 miles

outer edges of tread and sidewalls perished on all tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,776 miles

all tyres showing signs of wear and deterioration

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,504 miles

ns front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight deterioration to front number plate

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,360 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 19,360 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,878 miles

advanced corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,878 miles

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

advanced corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,485 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2007 14,832 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,598 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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RK53 FNZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RK53 FNZ, 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 RK53 FNZ registered?

RK53 FNZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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