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RN03 LNE

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,341 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of tread 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,793 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 75,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,872 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,872 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,801 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front foglamp lens damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2012 62,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front foglamp lens damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,426 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,426 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear brake pipes corroding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 43,738 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 33,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

low reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,276 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 LNE is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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