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RY03 JUA

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,907 mi
Last recorded52,907 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JUA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 52,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 51,029 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 51,029 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

Fail 9 May 2016 49,165 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,778 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 47,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 43,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,429 miles

Front plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Osr backing plate coroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Osr backing plate coroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 May 2011 35,805 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,273 miles

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

both front cv gaiters leaking slightly on driveshaft end

offside + nearside front anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 19 May 2009 25,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,675 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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RY03 JUA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY03 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.

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RY03 JUA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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