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RX03 WBL

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,625 mi
Last recorded115,625 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,625 miles

Oil leak

Rear anti-roll bar D bush brackets badly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,961 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 113,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,518 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 96,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise closer inspection into o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 52,680 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,238 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,238 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,838 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 25,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,360 miles

handbrake a little high

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 WBL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX03 WBL, 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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RX03 WBL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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