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RN03 LMK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,631 mi
Last recorded66,631 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 LMK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,631 miles

Driveshafts ; Gaiter deteriorated / cracking , Nearside outer & Offside outer

Lighting ; Headlamps lenses deteriorated

Note ; Damp around steering rack & P.A.S. reservoir / hoses

Note ; Wheel trims , engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension ; Lower ball joint has vertical play , Nearside front & Offside front

Fail 28 Nov 2018 66,631 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driveshafts ; Gaiter deteriorated / cracking , Nearside outer & Offside outer

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Lighting ; Headlamps lenses deteriorated

Note ; Damp around steering rack & P.A.S. reservoir / hoses

Note ; Wheel trims , engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension ; Lower ball joint has vertical play , Nearside front & Offside front

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,163 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 39,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,888 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn to its minimum limit on the inner and outer edges

offside front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

rear brake pads worn to there minimum limit

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,002 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,880 miles

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 31,824 miles

offside rear brake disc starting to pitt

slight damage to offside front sidewall tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 28,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 28,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 16,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,234 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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RN03 LMK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RN03 LMK, 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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RN03 LMK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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