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RY03 JVF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,765 mi
Last recorded137,765 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,765 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 102,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,575 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,511 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,791 miles

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

oil leak from engine sump pan,corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 80,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak from engine sump pan,corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,973 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 62,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,505 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 JVF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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