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RY03 NRL

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,367 mi
Last recorded69,367 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 NRL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,367 miles

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

front discs lipped

oil leak

side sills fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,367 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking unable to do brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front discs lipped

oil leak

side sills fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,101 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

skirts fitted to outer sill

Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,078 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

skirts fitted to outer sill

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,477 miles

skirts fitted to outer sills

front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn recomend replacing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn recomend replacing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,295 miles

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

front discs wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,728 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f tyre wearing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,728 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs wearing

h/b/t near limits

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,968 miles

handbrake travel quite high.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,337 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,510 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 NRL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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