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RX03 VEM

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 VEM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,588 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,293 miles

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.2mm osr (5.2.3 (e))

battery loose

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.2mm osr (5.2.3 (e))

battery loose

Fail 18 Jan 2019 80,209 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,853 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight outer edge wear

Pass 22 May 2017 74,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,599 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,260 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,095 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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RX03 VEM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX03 VEM, 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 RX03 VEM registered?

RX03 VEM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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