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RY03 JWP

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,890 mi
Last recorded83,890 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,890 miles

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

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

rear suspension components starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,973 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,986 miles

Oil leak

natural idil test only just met at 1450rpm

Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,985 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 59,559 miles

offside front tyre has worn heavy on the inside edge

Pass 4 May 2012 54,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,261 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 50,261 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,892 miles

Both front brake discs getting worn

Both rear tyres getting worn on inner edges

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

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 15 May 2009 39,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 34,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,399 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre at 3mm tread depth

Pass 22 May 2006 22,593 miles

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

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

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

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 JWP is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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