CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX53 JUA

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,716 mi
Last recorded125,716 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 JUA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,612 miles

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,491 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder of tread

Oil leak advise clean & re-check for (poss g/box/PAS) source (red oil leaking) ()

car has sideskirts fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 104,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder of tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working poor connection may soon need bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder of tread

Oil leak advise clean & re-check for (poss g/box/PAS) source (red oil leaking) ()

car has sideskirts fitted obscuring some chassis/bodywork

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,384 miles

engine cover fitted

near side rear tyre worn on the edge

off side front tyre worn on the edge

off side rear tyre worn on the edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,950 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,348 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,764 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

front brake pads getting close to 1.5 mm limit

some corosion to exhaust system

some corosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,548 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 38,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,306 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
Full Hyundai Sonata reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX53 JUA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RX53 JUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX53 JUA?

You can check the full history of RX53 JUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX53 JUA registered?

RX53 JUA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 JUA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 JUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX53 JUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.