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RY03 JVC

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JVC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,403 miles

N/s/f foglight inoperative

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 131,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

N/s/f foglight inoperative

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,237 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 128,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 124,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,695 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 116,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,074 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 111,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 101,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 91,899 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 80,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2009 80,511 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2008 67,687 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 67,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 47,293 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 36,141 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 JVC is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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