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RY03 JVA

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JVA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,195 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 83,814 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,780 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 66,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 65,535 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 64,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 62,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2012 62,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 59,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 59,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,892 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 50,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,215 miles

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

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 JVA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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