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RY03 JUK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,831 mi
Last recorded65,831 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JUK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,831 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,199 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 64,199 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 60,532 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,352 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,519 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os front tyre wear uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,101 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer side wall perished

o/s/r outer wall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,608 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 24,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,930 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,108 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 24,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 JUK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUK, 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 JUK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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