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RY03 NND

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 NND
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2023 68,644 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both head lights starting to mist over

unable to check outer sills due sill trims fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,835 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear outer brake pipe starting to rust and corrode

Offside Rear outer brake pipe starting to rust and corrode

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both head lights starting to mist over

both rear wheel arches starting to rust and corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2022 67,835 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear outer brake pipe starting to rust and corrode

Offside Rear outer brake pipe starting to rust and corrode

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both head lights starting to mist over

both rear wheel arches starting to rust and corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,636 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to pit and corrode (1.1.14 (a) (i))

off side wheel arch starting to rust and corrode

unable to check outer sills due to sill trims fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,636 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to pit and corrode (1.1.14 (a) (i))

off side wheel arch starting to rust and corrode

unable to check outer sills due to sill trims fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 65,582 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,897 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light mounting damaged but still secuer

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

head lights starting to mist over

Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,897 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light mounting damaged but still secuer

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

head lights starting to mist over

Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,406 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 61,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .6 then after repair 0.1 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,341 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,823 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,181 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 9 Jun 2009 35,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,643 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 NND is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NND, 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 NND is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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