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VU03 RXB

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,439 mi
Last recorded65,439 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 RXB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,439 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,285 miles

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

headlamp images poor/weak.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

headlamp images poor/weak.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,532 miles

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

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

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

n/s aim/image poor (lense faded).

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,531 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s aim/image poor (lense faded).

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,942 miles

All four tyres cracking around the outer edge. but cant see the cords.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 37,942 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All four tyres cracking around the outer edge. but cant see the cords.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,895 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 29,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,124 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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VU03 RXB is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU03 RXB, 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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VU03 RXB is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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