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RN03 SRY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,530 mi
Last recorded82,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 SRY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,166 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,560 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 60,782 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,444 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 53,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Testde In Wet Conditions

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osf tyre perished/scrubbed on outer wall & heavy wear to inner edge,inner rear wheel arches covered

rear number plate starting to de-laminate,slight imbalance to rear footbrake,slight bind to osr brake,slight play in inner steering rack joints,slightly long h/brake travel.plastic oversills fitted,

Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

osf tyre perished/scrubbed on outer wall & heavy wear to inner edge,inner rear wheel arches covered

rear number plate starting to de-laminate,slight imbalance to rear footbrake,slight bind to osr brake,slight play in inner steering rack joints,slightly long h/brake travel.plastic oversills fitted,

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,037 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 19,056 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to exhaust system,inner rera arches & parts of boot floor covered.plastic oversills fitted.

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 SRY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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