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RY52 FHD

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,747 mi
Last recorded41,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FHD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,655 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,520 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 25,520 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,962 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 24,962 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,912 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,237 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 23,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,862 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 13,882 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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RY52 FHD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY52 FHD, 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 RY52 FHD registered?

RY52 FHD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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