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RY03 JWV

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,063 mi
Last recorded96,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,063 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,207 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,090 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,526 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 71,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,885 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,628 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,532 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 18,813 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Slight sign of grease in area of O/S/F c/v outer boot.

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 JWV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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