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VU03 SWJ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 SWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,937 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear chassis rusted.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 64,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 64,139 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,994 miles

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

rear brake discs have some wear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,604 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,803 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 SWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU03 SWJ, 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 VU03 SWJ registered?

VU03 SWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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