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RY03 NSF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,610 mi
Last recorded116,610 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,856 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,069 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

offside rear tyre close too legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,312 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,898 miles

front brake discs coroding and lipped

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,948 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,091 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 NSF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

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

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