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RY03 NSJ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,888 miles

exhaust flexi outer casing detached

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,888 miles

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

exhaust flexi outer casing detached

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,333 miles

NEARSIDE MISSING BODY TRIM

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OUTER LENS (1.7.5a)

Offside OIL LEAK FILTER AREA

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside OIL LEAK FILTER AREA

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

NEARSIDE MISSING BODY TRIM

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OUTER LENS (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,868 miles

front disc pads...........

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,455 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,597 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,654 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 21,652 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,366 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 20,363 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NSJ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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