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RY03 NRZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,881 mi
Last recorded65,881 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,881 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 58,137 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 56,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,534 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,247 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,218 miles

Both front headlamps fading/deteriating.

Front number plate fading/deteriating.

Front wipers worn,split & smearing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,686 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat so belt checked as best as possible

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,918 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,873 miles

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 2 May 2007 20,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,162 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 NRZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NRZ, 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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What year was RY03 NRZ registered?

RY03 NRZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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