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RY03 NPF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 101,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

e m l light on

Fail 17 May 2018 101,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

e m l light on

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 98,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 May 2015 89,749 miles

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

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

both front c.v boots deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2014 84,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 79,099 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 73,377 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 67,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,556 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 56,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,317 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 NPF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red 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 NPF, 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 NPF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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