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RY03 NNF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,392 mi
Last recorded88,392 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,392 miles

general surface rust on rear subframe

handbrake operation noisy and imbalanced efforts

nearside front indicator pale

slight play in both lower front swivels

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Feb 2015 88,365 miles

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

general surface rust on rear subframe

handbrake operation noisy and imbalanced efforts

nearside front indicator pale

slight play in both lower front swivels

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,750 miles

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

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)

front brake discs lippes and very rusty on inner sides

general rust underside -- front and rear suspension etc

small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2014 83,750 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs lippes and very rusty on inner sides

general rust underside -- front and rear suspension etc

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,887 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,004 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusty

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,417 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,571 miles

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

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 NNF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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