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SF53 CWK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,366 mi
Last recorded115,366 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CWK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 111,877 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,297 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,690 miles

nsr top suspension arm bushes worn

os beam pattern weak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 104,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low os and ns (1.8)

nsr top suspension arm bushes worn

os beam pattern weak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,163 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 98,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,680 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 94,655 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,602 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,461 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 86,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 78,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 73,913 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 73,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,016 miles

Oil leak

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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SF53 CWK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF53 CWK, 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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SF53 CWK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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