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RY03 JVR

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JVR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,528 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 72,528 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,866 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)

Pass 2 May 2014 66,512 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,460 miles

nearside outer cv gaitor slightly insecure on driveshaft

Pass 23 May 2011 55,755 miles

nearside cv gaiter insecure on driveshaft

nearside front tyre worn down to legal requirements of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal requirements of 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn down to legal requirements of 1.6mm

Fail 23 May 2011 55,755 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pad linings wearing down

nearside cv gaiter insecure on driveshaft

nearside front tyre worn down to legal requirements of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal requirements of 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn down to legal requirements of 1.6mm

Pass 29 May 2010 50,593 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 44,768 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 37,730 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 37,730 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2007 30,457 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,239 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 JVR is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVR, 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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What year was RY03 JVR registered?

RY03 JVR is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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