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RN03 OSV

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,984 miles

O/S wing mirror taped

Fail 11 Nov 2013 100,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S wing mirror taped

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,479 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 93,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,969 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 57,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,982 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,982 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,425 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 57,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,692 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 OSV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OSV, 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 RN03 OSV registered?

RN03 OSV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RN03 OSV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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