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RY52 FWF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,143 mi
Last recorded46,143 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FWF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated requires attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides /casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 46,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated requires attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides /casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate and perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate and perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,595 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 44,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 44,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 42,717 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 42,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 42,034 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 42,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 40,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

both front outer c/v boot perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,010 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

offsie front tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front outer c/v boot perished

offsie front tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,976 miles

front cv boots perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,863 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

sill kit fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 31,606 miles

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

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,606 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,138 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,550 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge + perished

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,650 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 19,650 miles

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

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

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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RY52 FWF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 RY52 FWF, 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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RY52 FWF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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